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Rinklin Family History

Rinklin 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: Franklin, Rivlin, Rifkin, Dinkin, Ribelin, Rocklin, Ficklin, Conklin

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Where is the Rinklin family from?

You can see how Rinklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinklin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rinklin families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rinklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rinklin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Rinklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinklin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rinklin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rinklin. For the veterans among your Rinklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinklin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rinklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rinklin in 1969 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinklin 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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