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Reaney Family History

Reaney Surname Meaning

Scottish Irish and English (Yorkshire): variant of Rainey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reaney family from?

You can see how Reaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reaney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 334 Reaney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reaney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaney 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 Reaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reaney. 16% of Reaney men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Reaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reaney were Capstan Lathe Hand and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    11%
  • Joiner
    8%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Reaney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reaney in 1950 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reaney 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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