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Reasor Family History

Reasor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rieser. Compare Reaser and Reesor.

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


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Where is the Reasor family from?

You can see how Reasor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reasor families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reasor's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Reasor families in 1891.
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What did your Reasor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reasor. 26% of Reasor men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Reasor women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reasor were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Reasor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reasor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasor 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Reasor. 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 989 military records available for the last name Reasor. For the veterans among your Reasor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasor lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Reasor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reasor in 1940 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reasor 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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