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Rers Family History

Rers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reis, Reus, Ress, Roers, Rees, Rens, Mers, Reas, Ross, Ras

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Where is the Rers family from?

You can see how Rers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rers families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Rers families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rers's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Rers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rers. 100% of Rers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Rers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Rers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Rers. For the veterans among your Rers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rers

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