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Rinehan Family History

Rinehan 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: Linehan, Renehan, Minehan, Lineman, Kinahan, Minihan, Wineman

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Where is the Rinehan family from?

You can see how Rinehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rinehan families living in Connecticut. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rinehan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rinehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Rinehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinehan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rinehan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rinehan. For the veterans among your Rinehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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