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Rineman Family History

Rineman 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: Lineman, Wineman, Fineman, Hineman, Rieman, Kinman, Roseman, Neman

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Where is the Rineman family from?

You can see how Rineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rineman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rineman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Rineman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rineman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rineman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rineman 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 Rineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rineman. 50% of Rineman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rineman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rineman were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rineman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rineman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rineman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Rineman. For the veterans among your Rineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rineman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rineman in 1965 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rineman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rineman 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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