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Rhindress Family History

Rhindress Surname 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: Childress, Landress, Hindes, Reinders, Rindels, Huntress, Rhines

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Where is the Rhindress family from?

You can see how Rhindress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhindress family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rhindress families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Rhindress families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rhindress's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rhindress families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhindress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhindress ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhindress. 46% of Rhindress men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Rhindress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Rhindress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhindress 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rhindress. 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 76 military records available for the last name Rhindress. For the veterans among your Rhindress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhindress lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Rhindress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rhindress in 1962 was 64, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhindress

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhindress ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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