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Rinkleff Family History

Rinkleff 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: Ricklefs, Winkler, Finkle, Winkley, Ringle, Tinkler, Rindler

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Where is the Rinkleff family from?

You can see how Rinkleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rinkleff family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rinkleff's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinkleff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Rinkleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkleff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rinkleff. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rinkleff. For the veterans among your Rinkleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkleff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Rinkleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rinkleff in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkleff 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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