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Reane Family History

Reane Surname 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: Keane, Deane, Rene, Reaney, Reale, Ruane, Reine, Jeane, Roane, Reade

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Where is the Reane family from?

You can see how Reane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Reane families living in Surrey. This was about 65% of all the recorded Reane's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Reane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reane. 31% of Reane men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Reane women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reane were Accountant and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reane 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Reane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Reane. For the veterans among your Reane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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