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Rienks Family History

Rienks 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: Rinks, Rients, Ries, Rieck, Renk, Pinks, Jenks, Ricks, Rink, Rieves

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Where is the Rienks family from?

You can see how Rienks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rienks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rienks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rienks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienks 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 Rienks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rienks. 38% of Rienks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rienks women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Rienks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Rienks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienks 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Rienks. 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 201 military records available for the last name Rienks. For the veterans among your Rienks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienks lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rienks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rienks in 1953 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienks 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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