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Rinckoff Family History

Rinckoff 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: Rieckhoff, Minkoff, Rockoff, Bischoff, Eickhoff, Rincon, Wyckoff

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Where is the Rinckoff family from?

You can see how Rinckoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinckoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rinckoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinckoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rinckoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Rinckoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinckoff 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rinckoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rinckoff. For the veterans among your Rinckoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinckoff lifespan?

Average Rinckoff life expectancy in 1965 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinckoff 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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