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Rinick Family History

Rinick 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: Minick, Renick, Rinck, Winick, Dimick, Lipnick, Senick, Winnick

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Where is the Rinick family from?

You can see how Rinick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rinick families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rinick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinick. 34% of Rinick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rinick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Rinick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinick 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rinick. 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 112 military records available for the last name Rinick. For the veterans among your Rinick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rinick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rinick in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinick 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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