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Rheinbach Family History

Rheinbach 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: Heinbach, Steinbach, Leinbach, Heimbach, Heinrich, Weisbach, Reinisch

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Where is the Rheinbach family from?

You can see how Rheinbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinbach family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Rheinbach families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rheinbach families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheinbach's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rheinbach families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rheinbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinbach 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rheinbach. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rheinbach. For the veterans among your Rheinbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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