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Rindan Family History

Rindan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rindal, Kinman, Linden, Dinan, Rind, Inman, Rigdon, Ringen, Ronda

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Where is the Rindan family from?

You can see how Rindan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rindan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rindan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rindan families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rindan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rindan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rindan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rindan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rindan. 100% of Rindan men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rindan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rindan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rindan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Rindan. For the veterans among your Rindan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rindan lifespan?

Average Rindan life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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