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Rinnsey Family History

Rinnsey 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, Lindsey, Kinsey, Finney, Linney, Rinner, Winney

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Where is the Rinnsey family from?

You can see how Rinnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinnsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rinnsey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rinnsey family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinnsey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rinnsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinnsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rinnsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinnsey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rinnsey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rinnsey. For the veterans among your Rinnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinnsey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinnsey

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