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Rinard Family History

Rinard Surname Meaning

Variant of Reynard 1 a surname of German origin (see Reinhardt).

Americanized form of German Reinhardt or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

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


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Where is the Rinard family from?

You can see how Rinard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rinard families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rinard's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rinard families in 1891.
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What did your Rinard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinard. 23% of Rinard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rinard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinard were Salesman 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rinard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinard 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Rinard. 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 Rinard. For the veterans among your Rinard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rinard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rinard in 1949 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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