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Reep Family History

Reep Name Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a ropemaker (see Roper ). See also Reeb . English: nickname from Middle English rip(p)e rep(e) ‘reap the action of reaping or harvesting’ (Old English rīp) perhaps used for a reaper; compare rip(e)man ‘harvester’. See Ripper . English: nickname from Middle English rip(pe) ‘basket’ (Old Norse hrip) perhaps for one who made or sold baskets or carried wares around in a basket. Compare Ripper .

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

Similar surnames: Leep, Repp, Keep, Reek, Reef, Reel, Rehm, Redel, Leap, Reder

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Where is the Reep family from?

You can see how Reep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Reep families living in North Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reep's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Reep families in 1840.

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What did your Reep ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
26%
Laborer
16%
Salesman
7%
Farm Laborer
5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer
12%
Housework
10%
Housekeeper
10%
Secretary
8%

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Census Records
There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reep 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Reep. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reep. For the veterans among your Reep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reep 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Reep. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reep. For the veterans among your Reep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reep lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Reep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reep in 1948 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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