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Rinearson Family History

Rinearson 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: Rynearson, Einerson, Rierson, Rynerson, Richarson, Iverson, Reierson

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Where is the Rinearson family from?

You can see how Rinearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinearson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinearson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rinearson families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rinearson's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Rinearson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinearson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinearson. 24% of Rinearson men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Care Maker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinearson 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Rinearson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rinearson. For the veterans among your Rinearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinearson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rinearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rinearson in 1962 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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