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Rinsema Family History

Rinsema 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: Ritsema, Rosema, Roseman, Ringer, Rinne, Ringel, Kinsey, Riera

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Where is the Rinsema family from?

You can see how Rinsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rinsema family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinsema's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rinsema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinsema 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 15 census records available for the last name Rinsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinsema 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rinsema. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rinsema. For the veterans among your Rinsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinsema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rinsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rinsema in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinsema 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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