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Raynolds Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Reynolds .

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


Similar surnames: Reynolds, Raynor, Randles, Randle, Hayles, Arnoldy, Raymond, Hannold

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Where is the Raynolds family from?

You can see how Raynolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raynolds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 18 Raynolds families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Raynolds's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raynolds families in 1840.
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What did your Raynolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raynolds. 40% of Raynolds men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Raynolds women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raynolds were Teamster and Maid. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teamster
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Raynolds. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Raynolds. For the veterans among your Raynolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynolds lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Raynolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raynolds in 1955 was 27, and 94 in 2003.

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