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Rindsay Family History

Rindsay 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: Lindsay, Lindsey, Rindal, Rindy, Findlay, Lindley, Windham, Monday

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Where is the Rindsay family from?

You can see how Rindsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rindsay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rindsay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Rindsay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rindsay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rindsay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rindsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rindsay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rindsay. 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 Rindsay. For the veterans among your Rindsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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