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Rinskey Family History

Rinskey 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: Linskey, Insley, Kinsey, Hiskey, Kinsley, Tinsley, Minsky, Pinsker

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Where is the Rinskey family from?

You can see how Rinskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rinskey family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rinskey's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinskey 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 12 census records available for the last name Rinskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rinskey. 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 Rinskey. For the veterans among your Rinskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinskey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Rinskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rinskey in 1992 was 80, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinskey 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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