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Rearey Family History

Rearey 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: Rarey, Reaney, Reavey, Carey, Early, Geary, Heaney, Healey, Kearney

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Where is the Rearey family from?

You can see how Rearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rearey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rearey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rearey family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rearey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rearey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rearey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Rearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rearey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rearey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rearey. For the veterans among your Rearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rearey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rearey 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 Rearey

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