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Rhiner Family History

Rhiner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rheiner or Reiner.

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


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Where is the Rhiner family from?

You can see how Rhiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rhiner families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rhiner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rhiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhiner 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 Rhiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhiner. 40% of Rhiner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rhiner women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhiner were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhiner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rhiner. 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 205 military records available for the last name Rhiner. For the veterans among your Rhiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhiner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rhiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rhiner in 1964 was 91, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhiner 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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