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Reynett Family History

Reynett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Reffett, Reinert, Rennert, Gelnett, Jennett, Reynen

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Where is the Reynett family from?

You can see how Reynett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Reynett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Reynett families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Reynett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Reynett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynett 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Reynett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Reynett. For the veterans among your Reynett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynett lifespan?

Average Reynett life expectancy in 2001 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynett 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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