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Rinsler Family History

Rinsler 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: Risler, Rindler, Ringler, Rissler, Kinsler, Risher, Ringer, Insley

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Where is the Rinsler family from?

You can see how Rinsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinsler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinsler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rinsler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rinsler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rinsler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinsler 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 Rinsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinsler. 100% of Rinsler men worked as a Sheet Metal.

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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

  • Sheet Metal
    100%

What Rinsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Rinsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinsler 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rinsler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rinsler. For the veterans among your Rinsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinsler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rinsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rinsler in 1973 was 65, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinsler 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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