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Rinnins Family History

Rinnins 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: Ronning, Sinning, Rankins, Riggins, Running, Binning, Richins

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Where is the Rinnins family from?

You can see how Rinnins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinnins family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Rinnins families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinnins's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rinnins families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rinnins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinnins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rinnins. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rinnins. For the veterans among your Rinnins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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