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Rinsma Family History

Rinsma 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: Rissman, Tinsman, Kinsman, Riska, Reitsma, Jansma, Kingma, Ritsema

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Where is the Rinsma family from?

You can see how Rinsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinsma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rinsma families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rinsma family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinsma's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rinsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinsma 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 96 census records available for the last name Rinsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinsma 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Rinsma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rinsma. For the veterans among your Rinsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinsma lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Rinsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rinsma in 1978 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinsma 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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