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Reynard Family History

Reynard Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rinehart, a surname of German origin (see Reinhardt).

Compare Rinard.

Americanized form of German Reinhardt.

French and English (Yorkshire): variant of Renard.

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


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Where is the Reynard family from?

You can see how Reynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 354 Reynard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reynard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reynard families in 1891.
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What did your Reynard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reynard. 46% of Reynard men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Reynard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reynard were Bus Conductor and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Bus Conductor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Reynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynard 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Reynard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reynard. For the veterans among your Reynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Reynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reynard in 1943 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynard 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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