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Rinken Family History

Rinken 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: Ringen, Ricken, Rinker, Rinkel, Finken, Rieken, Renken, Hinken, Rinke

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Where is the Rinken family from?

You can see how Rinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rinken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rinken families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rinken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rinken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinken 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 Rinken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rinken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Rinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinken 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Rinken. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rinken. For the veterans among your Rinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Rinken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rinken in 1966 was 56, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinken 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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