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Rinell Family History

Rinell 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: Rinella, Pinell, Rundell, Knell, Rishell, Ringel, Rosell, Lindell

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Where is the Rinell family from?

You can see how Rinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rinell family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rinell's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Rinell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinell 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 Rinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinell. 30% of Rinell men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Rinell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinell were Timber Faller and Cook.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Timber Faller
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Rinell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Rinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinell 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Rinell. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rinell. For the veterans among your Rinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rinell in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinell 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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