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Reners Family History

Reners 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, Rener, Revere, Reder, Rivers, Remer, Evers, Reker, Reger

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Where is the Reners family from?

You can see how Reners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reners family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Reners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reners family living in Alabama. This was about 17% of all the recorded Reners's in USA. Alabama and 5 other states had the highest population of Reners families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reners 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 113 census records available for the last name Reners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reners 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Reners. 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 24 military records available for the last name Reners. For the veterans among your Reners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reners lifespan?

Average Reners life expectancy in 1963 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reners 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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