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Rinsley Family History

Rinsley 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: Insley, Kinsley, Tinsley, Risley, Ringley, Linsley, Ainsley, Hinsley

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Where is the Rinsley family from?

You can see how Rinsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rinsley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rinsley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinsley. 100% of Rinsley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinsley women worked as a Wrapper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%
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What Rinsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Rinsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinsley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rinsley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rinsley. For the veterans among your Rinsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinsley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Rinsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rinsley in 1971 was 79, and 89 in 1977.

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