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Rheynolds Family History

Rheynolds 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, Raynolds, Mcreynolds, Heinold, Reynoldson, Reynard

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You can see how Rheynolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheynolds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheynolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rheynolds families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rheynolds's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rheynolds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Rheynolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheynolds 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rheynolds. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rheynolds. For the veterans among your Rheynolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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