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Rinfuss Family History

Rinfuss 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: Rinkus, Russ, Beilfuss, Nuss, Rothfuss, Rufus, Riss, Minkus, Rafuse

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Where is the Rinfuss family from?

You can see how Rinfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinfuss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rinfuss families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinfuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rinfuss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Rinfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinfuss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rinfuss. 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 Rinfuss. For the veterans among your Rinfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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