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Rinian Family History

Rinian 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: Kinman, Dinan, Inman, Ringen, Timian, Milian, Vivian, Pinion, Rini

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Where is the Rinian family from?

You can see how Rinian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rinian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rinian families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rinian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rinian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinian 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rinian. 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 military records available for the last name Rinian. For the veterans among your Rinian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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