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Reynan Family History

Reynan 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: Reynen, Reyman, Reyna, Reynard, Ryan, Rayman, Brennan, Eynon, Greenan

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Where is the Reynan family from?

You can see how Reynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reynan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reynan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Reynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Reynan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Reynan. For the veterans among your Reynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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