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Rhyn Family History

Rhyn Name 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: Rhyne, Rhen, Rhyan, Han, Chon, Rye, Shan, Ray, Rey, Chen

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Where is the Rhyn family from?

You can see how Rhyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rhyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rhyn families living in North Carolina. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rhyn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rhyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhyn. 37% of Rhyn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rhyn women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Rhyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyn 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Rhyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Rhyn. For the veterans among your Rhyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rhyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rhyn in 1969 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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