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Reiring Family History

Reiring 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: Meiring, Reiling, Reising, Reining, Eiring, Herring, Fearing, Fehring

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Where is the Reiring family from?

You can see how Reiring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reiring families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Reiring's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reiring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiring 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 100 census records available for the last name Reiring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiring 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Reiring. 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 15 military records available for the last name Reiring. For the veterans among your Reiring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiring lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Reiring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reiring in 1973 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiring 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.

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