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Reynels Family History

Reynels 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: Rennels, Reynold, Reynders, Rhynes, Raynes, Runnels, Reynen, Reyes

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Where is the Reynels family from?

You can see how Reynels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reynels family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynels's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reynels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynels 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 272 census records available for the last name Reynels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reynels. 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 16 military records available for the last name Reynels. For the veterans among your Reynels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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