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Reynolds Family History
Reynolds Genealogy & Family TreeReynolds is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family was given lands by William the Conqueror in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French name Reinold, which turned into the given name Reginald, which means “brave counselor.” Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Jus meum tuebor, which means “I will defend my right.”
Other spellings include “Reynalds,” “Reynell,” “Rennell,” “Rennels,” “Renaud,” “Renaut,” “Renouf,” “Rennard,” and “Renals.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Burt Reynolds (Gunsmoke, Deliverance, Smokey and the Bandit), American actress Debbie Reynolds (Singin’ in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Singing Nun), and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal, Green Lantern, Definitely, Maybe). The first Reynolds to come to America was Christopher Reynolds in Virginia in 1622.
Reynolds Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Reynolds -- --, 1827 August 17, 1903 Pennsylvania
- Marlin Ardeen Reynolds -- --, 1911 August 0, 1981 Minnesota
- Joseph P. Reynolds -- --, 1842 September 3, 1884 Pennsylvania
- Susan Amelia Reynolds -- --, 1871 February 27, 1955 Arkansas
- Margaret A. Reynolds -- --, 1820 June 0, 1908 Ohio
Reynolds Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Philip Reynolds -- --, 1788 December 0, 1878 Virginia
- Tandy T. Reynolds -- --, 1819 March 1, 1877 Kentucky
- Hazel Dell Reynolds -- --, 1891 May 13, 1964 Utah
- William Alvard Reynolds -- --, 1827 May 12, 1851 New Jersey
- Martha Reynolds -- --, 1782 May 0, 1849 Virginia
