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Rinz Family History

Rinz 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: Ring, Rind, Ranz, Prinz, Sinz, Ritz, Rini, Linz, Rinn, Rink

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Where is the Rinz family from?

You can see how Rinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rinz families living in New Brunswick. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rinz's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Rinz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinz 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 Rinz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinz. 48% of Rinz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rinz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinz were Bartender and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Rinz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinz 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Rinz. 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 190 military records available for the last name Rinz. For the veterans among your Rinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rinz in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinz 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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