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Reasoner Family History

Reasoner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified presumably French surname possibly Raisonnier a derivative of Raison. However the surname is documented in the form Rezner which may also point to German origin (see below).

Possibly an Americanized form of German Riesener (see Reasner).

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


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Where is the Reasoner family from?

You can see how Reasoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reasoner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reasoner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reasoner families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Reasoner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reasoner families in 1891.
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What did your Reasoner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reasoner. 27% of Reasoner men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Reasoner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reasoner were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 390 immigration records available for the last name Reasoner. 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 Reasoner. For the veterans among your Reasoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reasoner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reasoner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reasoner in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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