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Rihin Family History

Rihin 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: Rihn, Rubin, Chin, Shin, Risi, Rhein, Rohn, Rudin, Rahim, Rohan

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Where is the Rihin family from?

You can see how Rihin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rihin family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rihin's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Rihin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rihin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihin 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 Rihin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rihin. For the veterans among your Rihin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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