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Reeh Name Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German ‘roedeer’. Korean: variant of Ri 2 itself a variant of Yi

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


Similar surnames: Reef, Reh, Rech, Ree, Rees, Reth, Reek, Roch, Reehl, Reep

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Where is the Reeh family from?

You can see how Reeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Reeh families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Reeh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reeh families in 1891.
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What did your Reeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reeh. 100% of Reeh 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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeh 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Reeh. 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 617 military records available for the last name Reeh. For the veterans among your Reeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reeh in 1955 was 54, and 52 in 2004.

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