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Rheinlander Family History

Rheinlander 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: Helander, Shelander, Thelander, Sealander, Hernandez, Melander

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Where is the Rheinlander family from?

You can see how Rheinlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rheinlander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheinlander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rheinlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinlander 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 Rheinlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheinlander. 24% of Rheinlander men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Rheinlander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheinlander were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Collector
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Rheinlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rheinlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinlander 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Rheinlander. 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 472 military records available for the last name Rheinlander. For the veterans among your Rheinlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinlander lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rheinlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rheinlander in 1955 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinlander 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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