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Reynier Family History

Reynier 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: Regnier, Reinier, Reyner, Renier, Venier, Rayner, Render, Reiner

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Where is the Reynier family from?

You can see how Reynier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reynier family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reynier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reynier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynier 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 Reynier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reynier. 43% of Reynier men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Reynier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Reynier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynier 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Reynier. 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 459 military records available for the last name Reynier. For the veterans among your Reynier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reynier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reynier in 1963 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reynier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynier 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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