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Ruynet Family History

Ruynet 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: Rayner, Brunet, Rubner, Ryner, Runner, Ruane, Rhynes, Raynes, Guynes

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Where is the Ruynet family from?

You can see how Ruynet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruynet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ruynet families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ruynet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruynet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruynet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ruynet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruynet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruynet. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruynet. For the veterans among your Ruynet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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