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Rinck Family History

Rinck Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Ring

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


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Where is the Rinck family from?

You can see how Rinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rinck families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rinck's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rinck families in 1891.
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What did your Rinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinck. 22% of Rinck men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rinck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinck were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rinck. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rinck. For the veterans among your Rinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rinck in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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