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Reney Family History

Reney Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Rainey. Altered form of French René (see Rene compare Reny). In some cases also French: from a pet form of a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Ragino a short form of compound names with the first element ragin ‘counsel’.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Reney family from?

You can see how Reney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Reney families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Reney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reney families in 1911.
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What did your Reney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reney. 38% of Reney men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Reney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reney were Painter and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Clerical Work
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

What Reney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reney 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Reney. 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 395 military records available for the last name Reney. For the veterans among your Reney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reney in 1963 was 74, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reney 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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