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Rieney Family History

Rieney 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: Rigney, Riney, Reney, Sidney, Radney, Ridley, Rinne, Binney, Rodney

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Where is the Rieney family from?

You can see how Rieney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Rieney families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rieney's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rieney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieney 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 42 census records available for the last name Rieney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rieney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rieney. For the veterans among your Rieney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieney

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