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Reynon Family History

Reynon 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: Eynon, Reynen, Beynon, Reynold, Rayon, Menon, Vernon, Lennon, Renton

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Where is the Reynon family from?

You can see how Reynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reynon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reynon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reynon family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Reynon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reynon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reynon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reynon. 60% of Reynon men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Reynon women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Flume Cane
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Reynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reynon 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Reynon. 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 19 military records available for the last name Reynon. For the veterans among your Reynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reynon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reynon in 1969 was 55, and 18 in 2004.

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