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Renyolds Family History

Renyolds 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: Reynolds, Reynold, Penfold, Reinhold, Tenold, Ringold, Menold

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Where is the Renyolds family from?

You can see how Renyolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renyolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Renyolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Renyolds families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Renyolds's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Renyolds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renyolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Renyolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Renyolds. 100% of Renyolds men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Renyolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renyolds 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Renyolds. 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 107 military records available for the last name Renyolds. For the veterans among your Renyolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renyolds lifespan?

Average Renyolds life expectancy in 1990 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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