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Reeners Family History

Reeners 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: Reiners, Greener, Reiner, Renner, Regner, Reeves, Reinert, Reeder

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Where is the Reeners family from?

You can see how Reeners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeners family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reeners family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reeners's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Reeners families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Reeners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeners 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reeners. 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 21 military records available for the last name Reeners. For the veterans among your Reeners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeners lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Reeners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reeners in 1969 was 75, and 71 in 1995.

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