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Rinkard Family History

Rinkard 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: Drinkard, Pinkard, Rickard, Rinard, Rikard, Pickard, Linard, Tankard

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Where is the Rinkard family from?

You can see how Rinkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinkard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rinkard family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rinkard's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinkard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinkard 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 199 census records available for the last name Rinkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rinkard. 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 Rinkard. For the veterans among your Rinkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Rinkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rinkard in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinkard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkard 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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