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Rhine Name Meaning

German: name from the common river name Rhin. Americanized form of German Rhein .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rhyne, Rhone, Hine, Raine, Shine, Rinne, Laine, Rine, Rain, Rhiner

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Where is the Rhine family from?

You can see how Rhine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rhine families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhine's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rhine families in 1911.
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What did your Rhine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhine. 58% of Rhine 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
    58%
  • Fireman
    43%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Rhine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhine. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Rhine. For the veterans among your Rhine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhine lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rhine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhine in 1943 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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