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Rinnay Family History

Rinnay 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: Rinne, Binney, Finney, Linney, Kinnan, Rinner, Rinn, Winney, Rigney

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Where is the Rinnay family from?

You can see how Rinnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Rinnay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Rinnay family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinnay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rinnay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Rinnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinnay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rinnay. 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 military records available for the last name Rinnay. For the veterans among your Rinnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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