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Reasner Family History

Reasner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Riesner or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Reasner family from?

You can see how Reasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reasner families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reasner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Reasner families in 1891.
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What did your Reasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reasner. 24% of Reasner men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Reasner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reasner were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Reasner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reasner 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Reasner. 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 316 military records available for the last name Reasner. For the veterans among your Reasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Reasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reasner in 1951 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reasner 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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