Reish Family History

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Reish Name Meaning

German: variant of Reisch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reis, Reiss, Reisch, Reist, Redish, Dreis, Reigh, Reith, Rish, Reich

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Reish Family Origin

Where is the Reish family from?

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You can see how Reish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reish families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reish families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reish's in the UK. Kent had the highest population of Reish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reish Family Occupations

What did your Reish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Land Owner farmer was the top reported job for people in the UK named Reish.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Land Owner farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Reish Historical Records

What Reish family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 558 immigration records available for the last name Reish. 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 Card

There are 710 military records available for the last name Reish. For the veterans among your Reish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reish Life Expectancy

What is the average Reish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reish in 1959 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reish 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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