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Rynen Family History

Rynen 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: Ryden, Ryen, Ryner, Ronen, Reynen, Ryken, Rynn, Rynes, Rye, Hyden

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Where is the Rynen family from?

You can see how Rynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rynen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rynen family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rynen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rynen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Rynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rynen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rynen. For the veterans among your Rynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rynen

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