Rey Family History

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Rey Name Meaning

Spanish and southern French (Occitan): from Spanish and Old French rey ‘king’ (from Latin rex, genitive regis), which could have been applied any of in numerous ways: it may have denoted someone in the service of a king; it may have been from the title of someone in a brotherhood; or a nickname for someone who behaved in a regal fashion or who had earned the title in some contest of skill or by presiding over festivities. English: variant spelling of Ray 1, cognate with 1. German: from a short form of a Germanic personal name formed with ragin ‘counsel’. German: nickname for a leader of dancing or singing, from Middle Low German rei(e) ‘(line) dance’, ‘(satirical) song’.

Similar surnames: Ray, Roy, Re, Ney, Fey, Ley, Hey, Reh, Bey, Krey

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1840

1920

You can see how Rey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Rey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rey's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rey families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rey Family Occupations

What did your Rey ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

Laborer
21%
Farmer
9%
Salesman
6%
Clerk
3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

Housekeeper
6%
Housewife
6%
Cook
6%
Teacher
5%

Rey Historical Records

What Rey family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Rey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Rey. 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 Card
There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Rey. For the veterans among your Rey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Rey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Rey

Passenger List

There are 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Rey. 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.

View all Rey immigration records

Draft Card

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Rey. For the veterans among your Rey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rey military records

Rey Life Expectancy

What is the average Rey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rey in 1943 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rey