Origins of the Reynolds surname
What does the name Reynolds mean?
Reynolds is a name that comes from England. It is believed to have Anglo-Norman origins. It is a patronymic surname, given to those who are the son or descendant of somebody called 'Reynold', 'Reginald' or 'Reynaud' and similar names. The first holders of this name are thought to have arrived at the Norman conquest in 1066. A 'Willemus filius Raunaldi' can be found living in Somerset in the 1086 Domesday Book, giving credibility to this assertion.
Alternative variations of the name Reynolds
Reynolds, Reynold, Raynolds, Raynold, Reynalds
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Common jobs for Reynoldses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Reynoldses in 1921
Dressmaker
1,109
Laundress
699
Domestic Servant
694
General Servant Domestic
675
Charwoman
465
Common male occupations for Reynoldses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1,488
General Labourer
1,011
Coal Miner
863
Farm Labourer
852
Farmer
797
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