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Reyns Family History

Reyns 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: Reyes, Rens, Reins, Reyna, Reis, Rey, Regis, Means, Sens, Ren

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Where is the Reyns family from?

You can see how Reyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reyns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reyns families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reyns's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Reyns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reyns. 60% of Reyns men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Reyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyns 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Reyns. 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 57 military records available for the last name Reyns. For the veterans among your Reyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyns lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reyns in 1954 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyns 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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