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Rienow Family History

Rienow 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: Nienow, Riano, Rannow, Renew, Duenow, Pinnow, Gielow, Rienzo, Kiesow

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Where is the Rienow family from?

You can see how Rienow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rienow families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rienow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rienow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienow 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 310 census records available for the last name Rienow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienow 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Rienow. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rienow. For the veterans among your Rienow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rienow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rienow in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienow 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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