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Rinder Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): derivative of Middle High German rint ‘cow’ or German Rind ‘head of cattle’ (see Rind 3 ) as an occupational name for a cattle farmer (compare Rinderer ). English (Yorkshire): variant of Render .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tinder, Rinker, Render, Binder, Rinner, Rider, Rindler, Winder

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Where is the Rinder family from?

You can see how Rinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rinder family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rinder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinder. 22% of Rinder men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rinder women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinder were Machinist and New Worker. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rinder. 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 929 military records available for the last name Rinder. For the veterans among your Rinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rinder in 1959 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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