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Rhineheart Family History

Rhineheart 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, Rinehart, Swinehart, Dinehart, Winegeart

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Where is the Rhineheart family from?

You can see how Rhineheart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhineheart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhineheart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rhineheart families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rhineheart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhineheart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhineheart 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 Rhineheart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhineheart. 39% of Rhineheart men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rhineheart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhineheart were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Rhineheart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhineheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhineheart 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rhineheart. 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 233 military records available for the last name Rhineheart. For the veterans among your Rhineheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhineheart lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rhineheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rhineheart in 1971 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhineheart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhineheart 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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