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Rhinehard Family History

Rhinehard 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: Rhinehart, Rhinehardt, Reinhard, Rinehardt, Rinehart, Swinehart

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Where is the Rhinehard family from?

You can see how Rhinehard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhinehard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhinehard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rhinehard families living in Iowa. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rhinehard's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Rhinehard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhinehard 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 Rhinehard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhinehard. 50% of Rhinehard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rhinehard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhinehard were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rhinehard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Rhinehard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhinehard 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rhinehard. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rhinehard. For the veterans among your Rhinehard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhinehard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Rhinehard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rhinehard in 1973 was 79, and 96 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhinehard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhinehard 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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