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Reyson Family History

Reyson 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: Remson, Reason, Rayson, Royston, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Rayon, Person

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Where is the Reyson family from?

You can see how Reyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reyson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reyson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Reyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Reyson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Reyson. For the veterans among your Reyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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