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Reyner Family History

Reyner Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Raynor.

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


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Where is the Reyner family from?

You can see how Reyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reyner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Reyner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reyner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reyner families in 1891.
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What did your Reyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reyner. 34% of Reyner men worked as a Butcher and 76% of Reyner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reyner were Motor Mechanic geeter and School Teacher.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Local Good Clerk
    34%
  • Motor Mechanic geeter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Reyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyner 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Reyner. 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 616 military records available for the last name Reyner. For the veterans among your Reyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reyner in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyner 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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