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Reene Family History

Reene Name Meaning

see Raine and Rean .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Reese, Greene, Rene, Reeve, Reen, Keene, Reine, Beene, Reede, Reece

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Where is the Reene family from?

You can see how Reene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reene family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reene's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Reene families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reene 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 Reene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reene. 18% of Reene men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Reene women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reene were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reene 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Reene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Reene. For the veterans among your Reene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Reene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reene in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2001.

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