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Rynn Name Meaning

Irish (Leitrim): from Ó Rinn see Ring .

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


Similar surnames: Rynd, Rynne, Ryon, Rinn, Pynn, Ryan, Lynn, Rawn, Wrenn, Rhyan

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Where is the Rynn family from?

You can see how Rynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rynn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Rynn families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rynn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rynn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rynn. 21% of Rynn men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rynn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rynn were Electrician and Office Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rynn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rynn. 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 617 military records available for the last name Rynn. For the veterans among your Rynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rynn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rynn in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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