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Reihs Family History

Reihs 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: Reis, Reiss, Reihl, Reins, Weihs, Meis, Ries, Rehm, Rais, Reiff

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Where is the Reihs family from?

You can see how Reihs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reihs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reihs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reihs families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reihs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reihs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reihs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reihs ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reihs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Reihs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reihs 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Reihs. 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 155 military records available for the last name Reihs. For the veterans among your Reihs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reihs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Reihs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reihs in 1968 was 82, and 76 in 2002.

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