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Reen Family History

Reen Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rinn ‘descendant of Rinn’ (see Ring).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reen family from?

You can see how Reen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Reen families living in Alberta. This was about 26% of all the recorded Reen's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Reen families in 1911.
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What did your Reen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reen. 21% of Reen men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Reen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reen were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Reen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Reen. For the veterans among your Reen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reen in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reen 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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