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Rynning Family History

Rynning 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: Ronning, Running, Henning, Kanning, Penning, Manning, Kenning

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Where is the Rynning family from?

You can see how Rynning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rynning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rynning families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rynning's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rynning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynning 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 Rynning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynning. 39% of Rynning men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Rynning women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    39%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Pwa Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rynning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Rynning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynning 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rynning. 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 122 military records available for the last name Rynning. For the veterans among your Rynning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynning lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rynning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rynning in 1959 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rynning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rynning 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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