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Reyda Family History

Reyda 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: Reda, Renda, Reida, Reyna, Beyda, Leyda, Rey, Rada, Reza, Read

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Where is the Reyda family from?

You can see how Reyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyda family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reyda family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyda's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reyda families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyda 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 Reyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyda. 63% of Reyda 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
    63%
  • Coal Miner
    38%

What Reyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Reyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyda 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Reyda. 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 62 military records available for the last name Reyda. For the veterans among your Reyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Reyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reyda in 1962 was 67, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyda 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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