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Reenel Family History

Reenel 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: Reese, Redel, Riegel, Reidel, Ravenel, Roedel, Greener, Feeney

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Where is the Reenel family from?

You can see how Reenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reenel family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Reenel family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reenel's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Reenel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Reenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reenel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reenel. 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 Reenel. For the veterans among your Reenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reenel lifespan?

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