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Ryner Family History

Ryner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiner or possibly of Swiss German Rhyner a topographic name for someone living by or otherwise connected with the Rhine river.

English (London): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ryner family from?

You can see how Ryner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ryner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ryner families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ryner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ryner families in 1911.
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What did your Ryner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ryner. 24% of Ryner men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Ryner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ryner were Janitor and Salesclerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Mach Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Salesclerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ryner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryner 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Ryner. 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 509 military records available for the last name Ryner. For the veterans among your Ryner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ryner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ryner in 1955 was 53, and 49 in 2004.

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