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Rinkliff Family History

Rinkliff 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: Wickliff, Rackliff, Bintliff, Ratcliff, Wickliffe, Iliff, Midkiff

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Where is the Rinkliff family from?

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

What did your Rinkliff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rinkliff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rinkliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkliff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rinkliff. 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 Rinkliff. For the veterans among your Rinkliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkliff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Rinkliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rinkliff in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 1995.

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