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Rynn Name Meaning

Irish (Leitrim): from Ó Rinn see Ring .

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


Similar surnames: Rynd, Rynne, Ryon, Rinn, Pynn, Ryan, Lynn, Rawn, Wrenn, Rhyan

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Where is the Rynn family from?

You can see how Rynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Rynn families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rynn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rynn families in 1891.
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What did your Rynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rynn. 93% of Rynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rynn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 617 military records available for the last name Rynn. For the veterans among your Rynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rynn in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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