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Reton Family History

Reton 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: Ireton, Renton, Breton, Roton, Seton, Alton, Heron, Leon, Orton

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Where is the Reton family from?

You can see how Reton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Reton families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reton 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 Reton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Reton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reton 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Reton. 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 68 military records available for the last name Reton. For the veterans among your Reton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Reton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reton in 1971 was 98, and 66 in 1995.

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