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Rynearson Family History

Rynearson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Reyniersen or Reijniersen: patronymic from the personal name Reijnier a cognate of German Reiner.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rynearson family from?

You can see how Rynearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynearson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynearson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rynearson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rynearson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rynearson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynearson 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 Rynearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynearson. 21% of Rynearson men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Rynearson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynearson were Foreman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rynearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynearson 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rynearson. 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 872 military records available for the last name Rynearson. For the veterans among your Rynearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynearson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rynearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rynearson in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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