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Reatens Family History

Reatens 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: Reiten, Mertens, Gatens, Reames, Reasons, Ravens, Reaves, Leavens

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Where is the Reatens family from?

You can see how Reatens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reatens family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Reatens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reatens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reatens families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Reatens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reatens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reatens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reatens. For the veterans among your Reatens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reatens lifespan?

Average Reatens life expectancy in 1983 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reatens 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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