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Reynor Family History

Reynor 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: Raynor, Reyner, Reynard, Reynold, Gaynor, Eynon, Rayner, Reiner

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Where is the Reynor family from?

You can see how Reynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Reynor families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Reynor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Reynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynor 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 Reynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reynor. 63% of Reynor 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Actress
    38%

What Reynor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynor 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Reynor. 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 186 military records available for the last name Reynor. For the veterans among your Reynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Reynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Reynor in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reynor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynor 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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