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Rhyns Family History

Rhyns 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, Rhyne, Hans, Rhone, Hons, Rayas, Rayno, Raynes, Hynes, Rayos

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Where is the Rhyns family from?

You can see how Rhyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyns family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rhyns families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Rhyns families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhyns's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rhyns families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Rhyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyns 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rhyns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rhyns. For the veterans among your Rhyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Rhyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rhyns in 1967 was 70, and 57 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyns 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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