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Rinfold Family History

Rinfold 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: Ringold, Winford, Penfold, Linford, Reinhold, Ingold, Rainford

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Where is the Rinfold family from?

You can see how Rinfold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinfold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rinfold families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rinfold families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinfold's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rinfold families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rinfold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinfold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rinfold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rinfold. For the veterans among your Rinfold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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