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Reynar Family History

Reynar 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: Reynard, Reyner, Reyna, Rayner, Reina, Reiner, Renner, Regner, Ryner

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Where is the Reynar family from?

You can see how Reynar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reynar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Reynar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Reynar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reynar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynar 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 Reynar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reynar. 100% of Reynar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reynar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynar 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Reynar. 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 138 military records available for the last name Reynar. For the veterans among your Reynar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Reynar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reynar in 1966 was 70, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reynar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynar 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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