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Rindels Name Meaning

North German: possibly from Middle Low German rindele ‘cinnamon bark’ an occupational name for a spicer.

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


Similar surnames: Ringel, Windels, Riedel, Sindel, Zindel, Rendel, Rinkel, Winders

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Where is the Rindels family from?

You can see how Rindels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rindels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rindels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rindels families living in South Dakota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Rindels's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rindels families in 1920.
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What did your Rindels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rindels. 73% of Rindels 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Rindels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rindels 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rindels. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rindels. For the veterans among your Rindels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rindels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rindels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rindels in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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