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Reyn Family History

Reyn 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: Rey, Ren, Rein, Rehn, Reen, Renn, Heyn, Meyn, Reyna, Reis

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Where is the Reyn family from?

You can see how Reyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reyn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reyn families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reyn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyn 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 Reyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reyn. 34% of Reyn men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Reyn women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Reyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Reyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyn 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Reyn. 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 425 military records available for the last name Reyn. For the veterans among your Reyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Reyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reyn in 1960 was 32, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyn 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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