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Rean Name Meaning

see Raine . from Ó Riaghain; see Ryan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Bean, Dean, Real, Read, Ruan, Ryan, Ren, Roan, Gean, Rein

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Where is the Rean family from?

You can see how Rean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Rean families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rean families in 1911.
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What did your Rean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rean. 100% of Rean men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rean 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Rean. For the veterans among your Rean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rean in 1971 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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