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Reytan Family History

Reytan 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: Reitan, Reyman, Ryan, Rayman, Reitman, Eyman, Ryman, Renton, Regan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reytan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Reytan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reytan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Reytan. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Reytan. For the veterans among your Reytan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reytan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Reytan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reytan in 1973 was 73, and 77 in 1997.

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