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Reynoldson Family History

Reynoldson Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire and Durham): patronymic from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Reinald Reynaud (ancient Germanic Raginald) + -son.

See Reynold.

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


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Where is the Reynoldson family from?

You can see how Reynoldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynoldson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynoldson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Reynoldson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reynoldson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reynoldson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynoldson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reynoldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reynoldson. 60% of Reynoldson men worked as a General Farm Worker and 74% of Reynoldson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reynoldson were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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 Farm Worker
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 311 immigration records available for the last name Reynoldson. 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 221 military records available for the last name Reynoldson. For the veterans among your Reynoldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynoldson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reynoldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reynoldson in 1959 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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