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Rainbolt Family History

Rainbolt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reinbold.

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


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Where is the Rainbolt family from?

You can see how Rainbolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainbolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rainbolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Rainbolt families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rainbolt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rainbolt families in 1891.
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What did your Rainbolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rainbolt. 26% of Rainbolt men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rainbolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rainbolt were Farming and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rainbolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainbolt 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Rainbolt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rainbolt. For the veterans among your Rainbolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainbolt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rainbolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rainbolt in 1951 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rainbolt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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