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Reaper Family History

Reaper Surname Meaning

Scottish: occupational name from Older Scots and Middle English reper(e) ‘reaper harvester’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reaper family from?

You can see how Reaper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reaper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Reaper families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Reaper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reaper families in 1891.
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What did your Reaper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reaper. 75% of Reaper 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
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reaper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaper 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Reaper. 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 380 military records available for the last name Reaper. For the veterans among your Reaper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Reaper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reaper in 1960 was 53, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reaper 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.

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