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Rineker Family History

Rineker 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: Rieker, Rinker, Rineer, Riniker, Ringer, Kinker, Reker, Rieser

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Where is the Rineker family from?

You can see how Rineker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rineker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rineker families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rineker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rineker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rineker 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 100 census records available for the last name Rineker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rineker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rineker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rineker. For the veterans among your Rineker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rineker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Rineker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rineker in 1965 was 83, and 63 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rineker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rineker 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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