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Rynne Family History

Rynne Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare):: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rinn see Ring from Mac Bhroin see McCrann and compare Rinn.

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


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Where is the Rynne family from?

You can see how Rynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rynne families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rynne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rynne families in 1891.
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What did your Rynne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynne. 62% of Rynne men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rynne women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynne were Delivery Boy and Housewife.

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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
    62%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Delivery Boy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Rynne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynne 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Rynne. 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 183 military records available for the last name Rynne. For the veterans among your Rynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynne lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rynne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rynne in 1949 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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