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Rynders Family History

Rynders Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Reinders.

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


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Where is the Rynders family from?

You can see how Rynders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rynders families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rynders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rynders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rynders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynders. 31% of Rynders men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rynders women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynders were Manager and Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 342 immigration records available for the last name Rynders. 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 463 military records available for the last name Rynders. For the veterans among your Rynders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynders lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rynders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rynders in 1960 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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