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Riene Family History

Riene 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: Rinne, Riebe, Rene, Kiene, Riepe, Riege, Riewe, Fiene, Riede, Rieke

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Where is the Riene family from?

You can see how Riene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Riene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Riene family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riene's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Riene families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riene 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 228 census records available for the last name Riene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riene 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Riene. 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 28 military records available for the last name Riene. For the veterans among your Riene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riene lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riene 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riene

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