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Reynel Family History

Reynel 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: Reynen, Reyner, Reynold, Redel, Reidel, Rayner, Ressel, Reiner, Rebel

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Where is the Reynel family from?

You can see how Reynel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reynel families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Reynel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Reynel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Reynel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reynel. For the veterans among your Reynel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynel lifespan?

Average Reynel life expectancy in 1991 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynel 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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