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Reech Family History

Reech 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: Reach, Creech, Reich, Rech, Reeck, Rench, Breech, Leech, Weech, Keech

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Where is the Reech family from?

You can see how Reech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reech families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Reech's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reech. 25% of Reech men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Reech women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reech were Carpenter and Home. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Home
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reech 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Reech. 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 264 military records available for the last name Reech. For the veterans among your Reech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reech lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reech in 1966 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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