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Reynholds Family History

Reynholds 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: Reynolds, Reynold, Reinhold, Raynolds, Reinholdt, Mcreynolds

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Where is the Reynholds family from?

You can see how Reynholds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynholds family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reynholds family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reynholds's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Reynholds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynholds 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 85 census records available for the last name Reynholds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynholds 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Reynholds. 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 10 military records available for the last name Reynholds. For the veterans among your Reynholds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynholds lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Reynholds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reynholds in 1967 was 89, and 85 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reynholds 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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