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Rinehamer Family History

Rinehamer 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: Rinehimer, Rehmer, Riemer, Nehmer, Ringhofer, Ritthaler, Rineer

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Where is the Rinehamer family from?

You can see how Rinehamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinehamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rinehamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rinehamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rinehamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rinehamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinehamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rinehamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinehamer. 100% of Rinehamer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rinehamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Rinehamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinehamer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rinehamer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rinehamer. For the veterans among your Rinehamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinehamer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rinehamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rinehamer in 1967 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinehamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinehamer 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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