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Rejas Family History

Rejas 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: Regas, Rojas, Reas, Reis, Ras, Real, Reza, Read, Regis, Riojas

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Where is the Rejas family from?

You can see how Rejas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rejas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rejas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Rejas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rejas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rejas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rejas 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 Rejas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rejas. 100% of Rejas 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%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Rejas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rejas 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Rejas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rejas. For the veterans among your Rejas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rejas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Rejas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rejas in 1985 was 91, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rejas 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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