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Rinner Name Meaning

German:: variant of Renner . topographic or occupational name from Middle High German rinne ‘water pipe water channel’ for someone who lived near or built such things.

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


Similar surnames: Rinne, Risner, Finner, Renner, Kinner, Pinner, Ringer, Rinker, Sinner

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Where is the Rinner family from?

You can see how Rinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Rinner families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rinner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rinner families in 1911.
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What did your Rinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rinner. 100% of Rinner 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinner 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Rinner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rinner. For the veterans among your Rinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rinner in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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