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Reysa Family History

Reysa 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: Ressa, Reyna, Reis, Rey, Rosa, Reza, Reese, Reus, Ryba, Rega

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Where is the Reysa family from?

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

What did your Reysa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Reysa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reysa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reysa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Reysa. For the veterans among your Reysa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reysa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Reysa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reysa in 1968 was 72, and 79 in 1997.

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