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Reighner Family History

Reighner 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: Reichner, Feighner, Breighner, Reigner, Reisner, Eigner, Reiner

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Where is the Reighner family from?

You can see how Reighner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reighner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reighner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reighner family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Reighner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Reighner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reighner 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 117 census records available for the last name Reighner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reighner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Reighner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Reighner. For the veterans among your Reighner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reighner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Reighner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reighner in 1976 was 94, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reighner 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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