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Rienzi Family History

Rienzi 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: Rienzo, Renzi, Rini, Bienz, Rietz, Renzo, Kuenzi, Prinzi, Brienza

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Where is the Rienzi family from?

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

In 1940, Tailor and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rienzi. 34% of Rienzi men worked as a Tailor and 50% of Rienzi women worked as a Dress Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rienzi were Salesman and Operator. .

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Rienzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Rienzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienzi 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Rienzi. 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 406 military records available for the last name Rienzi. For the veterans among your Rienzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienzi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rienzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rienzi in 1955 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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