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Reyers Family History

Reyers 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: Meyers, Weyers, Reyes, Reyer, Beyers, Dreyer, Revere, Meyer, Reder

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Where is the Reyers family from?

You can see how Reyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reyers family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reyers's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Reyers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyers 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 Reyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reyers. 43% of Reyers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reyers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reyers were Salesman and Laundress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Reyers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Reyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyers 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Reyers. 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 125 military records available for the last name Reyers. For the veterans among your Reyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Reyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reyers in 1971 was 99, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyers 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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