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Rink Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Ring This name (of German origin) is also found in Slovenia and in Czechia. Dutch: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with the element ragin ‘counsel’ compare Rein .

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


Similar surnames: Ring, Rind, Rank, Sink, Rinkel, Pink, Zink, Mink, Rock, Rinker

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Where is the Rink family from?

You can see how Rink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rink family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Rink families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rink's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rink families in 1891.
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What did your Rink ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rink. 74% of Rink women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Clothing Machinist Incapacitated
    14%
  • Private Means
    14%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Rink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rink 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Rink. For the veterans among your Rink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rink lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rink in 1950 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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