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Rihn Family History

Rihn Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Rhine.

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


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Where is the Rihn family from?

You can see how Rihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rihn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rihn family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rihn's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Rihn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rihn 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 Rihn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rihn. 20% of Rihn men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Rihn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rihn were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Venetian Blind Worker
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Rihn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihn 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Rihn. 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 467 military records available for the last name Rihn. For the veterans among your Rihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rihn in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rihn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihn 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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