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Reiton Family History

Reiton 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: Renton, Reiten, Reitan, Ruston, Seaton, Elton, Fenton, Felton, Denton

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Where is the Reiton family from?

You can see how Reiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reiton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Reiton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reiton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiton 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 Reiton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reiton. 100% of Reiton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Reiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiton 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Reiton. 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 44 military records available for the last name Reiton. For the veterans among your Reiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Reiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reiton in 1962 was 70, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiton 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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