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Rhinehammer Family History

Rhinehammer 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: Klinkhammer, Rinehimer, Rhinehart, Reinheimer, Schwinghammer

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Where is the Rhinehammer family from?

You can see how Rhinehammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhinehammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhinehammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rhinehammer families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhinehammer's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Rhinehammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhinehammer 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 76 census records available for the last name Rhinehammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhinehammer 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 Rhinehammer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rhinehammer. For the veterans among your Rhinehammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhinehammer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rhinehammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhinehammer in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhinehammer 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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