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Reynal Family History

Reynal 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: Reyna, Real, Reynard, Reynold, Regal, Reina, Roybal, Reindl, Royal

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Where is the Reynal family from?

You can see how Reynal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reynal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reynal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynal 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 544 census records available for the last name Reynal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynal 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Reynal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Reynal. For the veterans among your Reynal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynal lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Reynal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reynal in 1960 was 55, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynal 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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