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Reeney Family History

Reeney Name 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: Feeney, Reaney, Deeney, Keeney, Beeney, Seeney, Greeney, Reney

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Where is the Reeney family from?

You can see how Reeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reeney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reeney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reeney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bodier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reeney. 25% of Reeney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reeney women worked as a Bodier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bodier
    100%
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What Reeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Reeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeney 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Reeney. 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 95 military records available for the last name Reeney. For the veterans among your Reeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Reeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reeney in 1964 was 88, and 71 in 2002.

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