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Rinehammer Family History

Rinehammer 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, Klinkhammer, Hammer, Rehmer, Riemer, Nehmer, Ringhofer

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Where is the Rinehammer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinehammer 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 Rinehammer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rinehammer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rinehammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinehammer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rinehammer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rinehammer. For the veterans among your Rinehammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinehammer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Rinehammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rinehammer in 1961 was 53, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinehammer 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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