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Reynen Family History

Reynen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Rein a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with ragin ‘counsel advice’.

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


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Where is the Reynen family from?

You can see how Reynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reynen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Reynen families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynen's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Reynen families in 1891.
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What did your Reynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reynen. 63% of Reynen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reynen women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Reynen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Reynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynen 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Reynen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Reynen. For the veterans among your Reynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reynen in 1955 was 42, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reynen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynen 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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