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Rintoull Family History

Rintoull 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: Rintoul, Rintala, Brintnall, Ripoll, Ringold, Linton, Hinton, Toll

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Where is the Rintoull family from?

You can see how Rintoull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rintoull family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Rintoull families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Rintoull families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rintoull's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rintoull families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rintoull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rintoull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rintoull 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rintoull. 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 Rintoull. For the veterans among your Rintoull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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