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Rei Family History

Rei Surname Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: nickname from rei ‘king’. In Galicia (Spain) this is very often a name for a foundling from the Hospital dos Reis Católicos in Santiago de Compostela where foundlings were brought up.

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Reo. Italian: variant of Re ‘king’ of Spanish and French (Occitan) origin (see Rey).

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


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You can see how Rei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rei family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Rei families living in Angus. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rei's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rei families in 1841.
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What did your Rei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rei. 67% of Rei men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 804 immigration records available for the last name Rei. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rei. For the veterans among your Rei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rei lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Rei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rei in 1948 was 50, and 93 in 2003.

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