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Reynish Family History

Reynish Surname Meaning

from Middle English Rinish Re(i)nish ‘Rhenish; a person from the Rhineland’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reynish family from?

You can see how Reynish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Reynish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Reynish families living in Glamorgan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reynish's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Reynish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynish 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 Reynish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reynish. 50% of Reynish men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Reynish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reynish were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reynish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynish 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Reynish. 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 122 military records available for the last name Reynish. For the veterans among your Reynish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Reynish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reynish in 1975 was 59, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynish 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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