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Reys Family History

Reys Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Portuguese and Galician Reis.

Probably also an Americanized form of German Reis or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reys family from?

You can see how Reys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reys families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Reys's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Reys families in 1891.
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What did your Reys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reys. 100% of Reys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 766 immigration records available for the last name Reys. 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 471 military records available for the last name Reys. For the veterans among your Reys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reys lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Reys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reys in 1970 was 70, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reys 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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