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Reeby Family History

Reeby Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Raby (2).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reeby family from?

You can see how Reeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Reeby families living in Devon. This was about 77% of all the recorded Reeby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Reeby families in 1891.
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What did your Reeby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reeby. 100% of Reeby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Reeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeby 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Reeby. 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 66 military records available for the last name Reeby. For the veterans among your Reeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Reeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reeby in 1967 was 67, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeby 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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