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Reeten Family History

Reeten 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: Reiten, Reeter, Rutten, Keeton, Reuter, Reese, Westen, Keeven

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Where is the Reeten family from?

You can see how Reeten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reeten families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Reeten family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeten's in USA. California had the highest population of Reeten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeten 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 57 census records available for the last name Reeten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeten 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reeten. 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 1 military records available for the last name Reeten. For the veterans among your Reeten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeten 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reeten

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