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Rineky Family History

Rineky 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: Riney, Riley, Minsky, Viney, Linsky, Rainey, Briney, Rink, Rigney

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Where is the Rineky family from?

You can see how Rineky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rineky family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rineky families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rineky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rineky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rineky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rineky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rineky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rineky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rineky. For the veterans among your Rineky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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