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Rin Family History

Rin Name Meaning

Cambodian: written រិន unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Yin, Jin, Min, Qin, Ring, Lin, In, Din, Ren, Rind

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Where is the Rin family from?

You can see how Rin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rin. 70% of Rin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rin 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 Rin. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rin. For the veterans among your Rin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Rin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rin in 1974 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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