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Rinesmith Family History

Rinesmith 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: Rhinesmith, Nesmith, Clinesmith, Reinsmith, Shoesmith, Highsmith

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Where is the Rinesmith family from?

You can see how Rinesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinesmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinesmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rinesmith families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rinesmith's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rinesmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinesmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinesmith. 50% of Rinesmith men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rinesmith women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Rinesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Rinesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinesmith 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rinesmith. 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 286 military records available for the last name Rinesmith. For the veterans among your Rinesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinesmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rinesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rinesmith in 1964 was 86, and 70 in 2003.

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