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Rinkin Family History

Rinkin 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: Rifkin, Dinkin, Rankin, Riskin, Minkin, Rivkin, Hankin, Ruskin

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Where is the Rinkin family from?

You can see how Rinkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rinkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Rinkin families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinkin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Rinkin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinkin 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 Rinkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rinkin. 100% of Rinkin 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
    100%

What Rinkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Rinkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkin 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Rinkin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rinkin. For the veterans among your Rinkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Rinkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rinkin in 1975 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkin 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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