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Reyez Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Reyes influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reyes, Reyer, Rye, Dreyer, Rey, Meyer, Reder, Heyer, Redel, Jerez

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Where is the Reyez family from?

You can see how Reyez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reyez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Reyez families living in Texas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reyez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Reyez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reyez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyez. 100% of Reyez men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 293 immigration records available for the last name Reyez. 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 111 military records available for the last name Reyez. For the veterans among your Reyez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reyez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reyez in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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