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Reasons Family History

Reasons Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Reason with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Reasons family from?

You can see how Reasons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Reasons families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reasons's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Reasons families in 1891.
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What did your Reasons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer For R A F Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reasons. 100% of Reasons men worked as a General Labourer For R A F Heavy Worker and 74% of Reasons 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer For R A F Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Daily Domestic
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Reasons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reasons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasons 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Reasons. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Reasons. For the veterans among your Reasons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasons lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reasons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reasons in 1953 was 55, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reasons 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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