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Rynerson Family History

Rynerson Surname Meaning

Variant of Rynearson a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Rynerson family from?

You can see how Rynerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynerson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rynerson families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rynerson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rynerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynerson 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 Rynerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynerson. 30% of Rynerson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rynerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynerson were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Rynerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rynerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynerson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rynerson. 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 573 military records available for the last name Rynerson. For the veterans among your Rynerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rynerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rynerson in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rynerson 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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