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Reecy Family History

Reecy 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: Reeck, Reedy, Creecy, Reece, Rey, Percy, Reese, Remy, Reach, Creech

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Where is the Reecy family from?

You can see how Reecy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reecy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reecy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reecy families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reecy's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Reecy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reecy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reecy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reecy. 50% of Reecy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Reecy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reecy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reecy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Reecy. For the veterans among your Reecy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reecy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reecy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reecy in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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