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Rhyner Family History

Rhyner Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone living on the Rhine river (see Rhyne).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhyner family from?

You can see how Rhyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rhyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rhyner families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rhyner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rhyner families in 1891.
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What did your Rhyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhyner. 25% of Rhyner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rhyner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhyner were Manager and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyner 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Rhyner. 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 477 military records available for the last name Rhyner. For the veterans among your Rhyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhyner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rhyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rhyner in 1959 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhyner 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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