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Rinkins Family History

Rinkins 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: Rankins, Dinkins, Pinkins, Jinkins, Filkins, Firkins, Rifkin, Dinkin

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Where is the Rinkins family from?

You can see how Rinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rinkins families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rinkins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rinkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinkins 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 Rinkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinkins. 100% of Rinkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinkins women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rinkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Rinkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rinkins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rinkins. For the veterans among your Rinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Rinkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rinkins in 1972 was 68, and 64 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkins 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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