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Rynear Family History

Rynear 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: Ryner, Rayner, Menear, Rymer, Reneau, Ryder, Ryker, Fryrear, Rhyner

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Where is the Rynear family from?

You can see how Rynear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rynear families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rynear's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rynear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynear 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 Rynear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rynear. 100% of Rynear men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Rynear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynear 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rynear. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rynear. For the veterans among your Rynear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynear lifespan?

Between 1941 and 1993, in the United States, Rynear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rynear in 1941 was 26, and 35 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rynear 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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