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Reigers Family History

Reigers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reiners, Reimers, Reiger, Rivers, Reifer, Seiger, Stigers, Reiser

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Where is the Reigers family from?

You can see how Reigers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Reigers families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reigers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reigers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Reigers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigers 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Reigers. 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 39 military records available for the last name Reigers. For the veterans among your Reigers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Reigers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reigers in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigers 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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