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Reenes Family History

Reenes 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: Reeves, Reents, Reines, Reese, Raines, Resendes, Greener, Feeney

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Where is the Reenes family from?

You can see how Reenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reenes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Reenes families living in Kent. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reenes's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Reenes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reenes 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 Reenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reenes. 82% of Reenes 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reenes 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Reenes. 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 125 military records available for the last name Reenes. For the veterans among your Reenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reenes lifespan?

Average Reenes life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reenes 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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