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Rhiney Family History

Rhiney 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: Rainey, Hiney, Rhine, Rhoney, Rhines, Riney, Rhiner, Radney, Hines

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Where is the Rhiney family from?

You can see how Rhiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhiney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Rhiney family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhiney's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Rhiney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rhiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhiney 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rhiney. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rhiney. For the veterans among your Rhiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhiney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rhiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhiney in 1966 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhiney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhiney 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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