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Rinsell Family History

Rinsell 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: Kinsell, Mansell, Rundell, Bissell, Rishell, Hensell, Ramsell, Ringel

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Where is the Rinsell family from?

You can see how Rinsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rinsell family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rinsell's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rinsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinsell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rinsell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rinsell. For the veterans among your Rinsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinsell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinsell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinsell

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