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Rinkel Name Meaning

German:: metonymic occupational name for a buckle maker from a diminutive of Middle High German rinke ‘buckle clasp’. variant of Ringel .

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


Similar surnames: Rinker, Ringel, Dinkel, Finkel, Winkel, Zirkel, Zindel, Rinner

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Where is the Rinkel family from?

You can see how Rinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rinkel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinkel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rinkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rinkel. 60% of Rinkel 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
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkel 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Rinkel. 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 385 military records available for the last name Rinkel. For the veterans among your Rinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rinkel in 1950 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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