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Rinnell Family History

Rinnell 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: Tinnell, Grinnell, Finnell, Pinnell, Linnell, Fennell, Rundell

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Where is the Rinnell family from?

You can see how Rinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinnell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rinnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rinnell family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rinnell's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Rinnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinnell 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 Rinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rinnell. 100% of Rinnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rinnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Rinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinnell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rinnell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rinnell. For the veterans among your Rinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinnell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Rinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rinnell in 1977 was 76, and 77 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinnell 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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