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Reasey Family History

Reasey Name 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: Rasey, Reaney, Reavey, Creasey, Keasey, Reaser, Veasey, Rease, Rase

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Where is the Reasey family from?

You can see how Reasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Reasey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reasey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reasey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reasey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reasey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Reasey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Reasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Reasey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Reasey. For the veterans among your Reasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Reasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reasey in 1959 was 49, and 67 in 2003.

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