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Rhinesmith Family History

Rhinesmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reinschmidt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhinesmith family from?

You can see how Rhinesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhinesmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhinesmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rhinesmith families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rhinesmith's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rhinesmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhinesmith 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 Rhinesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhinesmith. 25% of Rhinesmith men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rhinesmith women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhinesmith were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Rhinesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhinesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhinesmith 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rhinesmith. 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 683 military records available for the last name Rhinesmith. For the veterans among your Rhinesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhinesmith lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rhinesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhinesmith in 1954 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhinesmith 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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