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Rinhard Family History

Rinhard 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: Richard, Rinard, Reinhard, Linard, Pinard, Wingard, Drinkard, Pinkard

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Where is the Rinhard family from?

You can see how Rinhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinhard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rinhard families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rinhard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rinhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinhard. 100% of Rinhard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Rinhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinhard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rinhard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rinhard. For the veterans among your Rinhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinhard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Rinhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rinhard in 1970 was 70, and 97 in 1996.

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