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Reasin Family History

Reasin 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: Reason, Reagin, Masin, Persin, Greason, Yasin, Raskin, Reading, Radin

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Where is the Reasin family from?

You can see how Reasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Reasin families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reasin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reasin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reasin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reasin ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 568 census records available for the last name Reasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Reasin. 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 100 military records available for the last name Reasin. For the veterans among your Reasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reasin in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

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