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Rinius Family History

Rinius 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: Dinius, Rinkus, Minkus, Riis, Pincus, Rini, Rinier, Rimkus, Lenius

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Where is the Rinius family from?

You can see how Rinius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rinius family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rinius's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinius 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 Rinius ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

What Rinius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Rinius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinius 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rinius. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rinius. For the veterans among your Rinius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinius lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Rinius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rinius in 1973 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinius 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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