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Reant Family History

Reant 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: Ryant, Weant, Bean, Dean, Rana, Real, Rank, Rand, Trent, Gant

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Where is the Reant family from?

You can see how Reant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Reant families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reant's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Reant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Reant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Reant. 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 16 military records available for the last name Reant. For the veterans among your Reant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Reant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reant in 1968 was 42, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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