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Rinie Family History

Rinie 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: Rinne, Rini, Rinier, Rinde, Ringe, Ririe, Rine, Rinke, Linde, Ring

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Where is the Rinie family from?

You can see how Rinie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rinie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rinie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rinie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinie. 50% of Rinie women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Eraser Maker
    50%

What Rinie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Rinie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rinie. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rinie. For the veterans among your Rinie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rinie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rinie in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinie 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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