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Reignier Family History

Reignier 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: Regnier, Reigner, Reinier, Reisner, Eigner, Reiner, Regner, Rinier

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Where is the Reignier family from?

You can see how Reignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reignier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reignier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Reignier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reignier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reignier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reignier 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 227 census records available for the last name Reignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reignier 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Reignier. 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 96 military records available for the last name Reignier. For the veterans among your Reignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reignier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Reignier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reignier in 1972 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reignier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reignier 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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