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Rhynas Family History

Rhynas Surname Meaning

Probably from Rinnes in Ben Rinnes (Aberlour Banffs) and the associated Glen Rinnes (mainly in Mortlach Banffs); less likely from Rannes in Rathven (Banffs).

Certainty about the origin of the place-names is not possible because of the lack of early spellings.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Rhynas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhynas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rhynas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Rhynas families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhynas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rhynas families in 1891.
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What did your Rhynas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rhynas. 100% of Rhynas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 58 military records available for the last name Rhynas. For the veterans among your Rhynas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rhynas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rhynas in 1963 was 88, and 86 in 1999.

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