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Rynes Family History

Rynes Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Reines.

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


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Where is the Rynes family from?

You can see how Rynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Rynes families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rynes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rynes families in 1911.
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What did your Rynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynes. 38% of Rynes men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rynes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynes were Machine Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynes 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Rynes. 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 489 military records available for the last name Rynes. For the veterans among your Rynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rynes in 1947 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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