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Rease Family History

Rease Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Reese.

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


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Where is the Rease family from?

You can see how Rease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rease families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rease's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rease families in 1891.
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What did your Rease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rease. 39% of Rease men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rease women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rease were Gardener and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rease 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Rease. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rease. For the veterans among your Rease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rease lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Rease in 1946 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rease 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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