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Rihner Family History

Rihner Surname 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: Rohner, Risner, Rinner, Richner, Rahner, Ridner, Riner, Ritner

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Where is the Rihner family from?

You can see how Rihner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rihner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rihner family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rihner's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rihner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rihner 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 Rihner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rihner. 72% of Rihner men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Rihner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rihner were Night Watchman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Night Watchman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Rihner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Rihner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rihner. 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 102 military records available for the last name Rihner. For the veterans among your Rihner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rihner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rihner in 1964 was 33, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rihner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihner 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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