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Rinden Family History

Rinden 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: Linden, Ringen, Rinde, Rinder, Minden, Winden, Hinden, Riden, Risden

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Where is the Rinden family from?

You can see how Rinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rinden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rinden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rinden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinden 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 Rinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinden. 30% of Rinden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinden women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rinden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinden 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Rinden. 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 147 military records available for the last name Rinden. For the veterans among your Rinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rinden in 1957 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinden 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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