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Reast Family History

Reast Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reast family from?

You can see how Reast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reast families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Reast families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Reast's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Reast families in 1891.
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What did your Reast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reast. 34% of Reast men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Reast women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reast were Colliery Hewer (retired) and Unpaid House 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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Clock Fitter
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer (retired)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Work
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reast 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Reast. 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 423 military records available for the last name Reast. For the veterans among your Reast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reast in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reast 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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