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Rhynus Family History

Rhynus 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: Rhynes, Rhodus, Hanus, Raynes, Hynes, Rhyne, Rhyner, Hynds, Rhines

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Where is the Rhynus family from?

You can see how Rhynus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhynus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhynus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rhynus families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rhynus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rhynus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhynus 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 160 census records available for the last name Rhynus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhynus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rhynus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rhynus. For the veterans among your Rhynus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhynus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Rhynus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rhynus in 1972 was 36, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhynus 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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