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Reyen Family History

Reyen 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: Regen, Ryen, Reen, Reynen, Reyes, Feyen, Heyen, Reyer, Rye, Green

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Where is the Reyen family from?

You can see how Reyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Reyen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reyen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Reyen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyen 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 Reyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reyen. 50% of Reyen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reyen women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Reyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Reyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyen 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Reyen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Reyen. For the veterans among your Reyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reyen in 1961 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyen 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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