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Rinkus Family History

Rinkus Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland) and Dutch: variant of Rink.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rinkus family from?

You can see how Rinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rinkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rinkus families living in West Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rinkus's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rinkus families in 1880.
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What did your Rinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinkus. 48% of Rinkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinkus women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rinkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Rinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkus 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Rinkus. 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 182 military records available for the last name Rinkus. For the veterans among your Rinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rinkus in 1961 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkus 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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