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Rinkert Family History

Rinkert 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: Pinkert, Rickert, Rinker, Ringer, Kinker, Dickert, Benkert, Winker

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Where is the Rinkert family from?

You can see how Rinkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rinkert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinkert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rinkert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinkert 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 Rinkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinkert. 72% of Rinkert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Rinkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Rinkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkert 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rinkert. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rinkert. For the veterans among your Rinkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rinkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rinkert in 1967 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkert 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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