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Reener Family History

Reener 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: Greener, Reiner, Renner, Regner, Reeder, Resner, Reever, Redner

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Where is the Reener family from?

You can see how Reener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reener family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Reener family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reener's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Reener families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reener 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 Reener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reener. 100% of Reener women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reener 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Reener. 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 153 military records available for the last name Reener. For the veterans among your Reener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reener lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Reener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reener in 1968 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reener 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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