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Rinear Family History

Rinear Surname Meaning

Variant of Rinier a surname of French origin (see Rainier). Compare Rineer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rinear family from?

You can see how Rinear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinear family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Rinear families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Rinear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rinear families in 1911.
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What did your Rinear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinear. 38% of Rinear men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinear women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Chemist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rinear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinear 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rinear. 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 254 military records available for the last name Rinear. For the veterans among your Rinear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinear lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rinear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rinear in 1962 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinear 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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