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Reaig Family History

Reaig 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: Redig, Reis, Real, Read, Feig, Rais, Regis, Reach, Reil, Haig

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Where is the Reaig family from?

You can see how Reaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaig family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Reaig family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reaig's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Reaig families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Reaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reaig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reaig. For the veterans among your Reaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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