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Rinhart Family History

Rinhart 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: Linhart, Rinehart, Reinhart, Richart, Wishart, Kiphart, Denhart

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Where is the Rinhart family from?

You can see how Rinhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rinhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rinhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rinhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rinhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinhart. 44% of Rinhart men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rinhart women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinhart were Carpenter and Gear Office Typist. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Office Manager
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Yarn Examiner
    20%
  • Gear Office Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinhart 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rinhart. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rinhart. For the veterans among your Rinhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinhart lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rinhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rinhart in 1970 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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