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Reon Family History

Reon 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: Leon, Ren, Ron, Rein, Deon, Treon, Rehn, Reo, Reen, Rion

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Where is the Reon family from?

You can see how Reon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Reon families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Reon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reon 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 Reon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reon. 24% of Reon men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reon 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Reon. 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 702 military records available for the last name Reon. For the veterans among your Reon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Reon in 1964 was 94, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reon 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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