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Rinney Family History

Rinney 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: Rinne, Binney, Finney, Linney, Rinner, Winney, Rigney, Tinney, Riney

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Where is the Rinney family from?

You can see how Rinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rinney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rinney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rinney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinney 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 Rinney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rinney. 100% of Rinney men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rinney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinney 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Rinney. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rinney. For the veterans among your Rinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinney lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Rinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rinney in 1983 was 79, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinney 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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