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Reja Family History

Reja 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: Reza, Rega, Repa, Reda, Raja, Reta, Ceja, Leja, Reha, Rea

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Where is the Reja family from?

You can see how Reja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reja family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Reja's in USA. California had the highest population of Reja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reja. 100% of Reja men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Reja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Reja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reja 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Reja. 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 30 military records available for the last name Reja. For the veterans among your Reja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reja lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Reja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reja in 1973 was 83, and 90 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reja 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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