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Reigner Family History

Reigner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Riegner. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Regnier.

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


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You can see how Reigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reigner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Reigner families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reigner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reigner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigner 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Reigner. 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 499 military records available for the last name Reigner. For the veterans among your Reigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Reigner in 1957 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigner 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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