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Rhinelander Family History

Rhinelander 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, Highlander, Melander, Englander

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Where is the Rhinelander family from?

You can see how Rhinelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhinelander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhinelander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rhinelander families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhinelander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rhinelander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhinelander. 50% of Rhinelander men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Rhinelander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Rhinelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhinelander 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Rhinelander. 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 126 military records available for the last name Rhinelander. For the veterans among your Rhinelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhinelander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rhinelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhinelander in 1968 was 74, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhinelander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhinelander 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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