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Rienk Family History

Rienk 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: Rieck, Renk, Rink, Riek, Rank, Zink, Wien, Ring, Wenk, Bien

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Where is the Rienk family from?

You can see how Rienk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rienk family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rienk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rienk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienk 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 29 census records available for the last name Rienk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienk 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rienk. 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 Rienk. For the veterans among your Rienk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienk lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rienk

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