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Rhind Family History

Rhind Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Rind .

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


Similar surnames: Rind, Hind, Rynd, Hird, Kind, Rhen, Hinde, Rhoad, Rains, Rhead

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Where is the Rhind family from?

You can see how Rhind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhind family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhind families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 25 Rhind families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rhind's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rhind families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhind ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rhind. 50% of Rhind men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rhind women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhind were Journalier and Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rhind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhind 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhind. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhind. For the veterans among your Rhind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rhind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rhind in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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