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Rinau Family History

Rinau 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: Finau, Rinas, Rana, Ring, Minas, Vinal, Dinan, Rinne, Rau, Sinai

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Where is the Rinau family from?

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

There are 9 census records available for the last name Rinau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinau 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rinau. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rinau. For the veterans among your Rinau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinau lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Rinau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rinau in 1979 was 78, and 95 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinau 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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