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Rienhoff Family History

Rienhoff 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: Friedhoff, Rieckhoff, Niehoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Steinhoff

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Where is the Rienhoff family from?

You can see how Rienhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rienhoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rienhoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rienhoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rienhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienhoff 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rienhoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rienhoff. For the veterans among your Rienhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienhoff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Rienhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rienhoff in 1979 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienhoff 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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