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Rinnon Family History

Rinnon 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: Rincon, Tinnon, Kinnon, Drinnon, Linton, Hinton, Cannon, Brinton

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Where is the Rinnon family from?

You can see how Rinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinnon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Rinnon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Rinnon families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinnon's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Rinnon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Rinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinnon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rinnon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rinnon. For the veterans among your Rinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinnon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinnon

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