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Reynault Family History

Reynault 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: Renault, Denault, Henault, Reynaud, Reynard, Reynold, Arsenault

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Where is the Reynault family from?

You can see how Reynault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynault family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reynault families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynault's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Reynault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynault 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 Reynault ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reynault. 100% of Reynault men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 50% of Reynault 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Reynault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Reynault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynault 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Reynault. 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 8 military records available for the last name Reynault. For the veterans among your Reynault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reynault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reynault in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reynault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynault 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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