This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rinckel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rinckel Family History

Rinckel 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: Rickel, Rinkel, Winkel, Bickel, Pickel, Ringel, Sickel, Brickel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rinckel family from?

You can see how Rinckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rinckel families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rinckel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rinckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rinckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Groarman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinckel. 50% of Rinckel men worked as a Proprietor Groarman.

View Census Data for Rinckel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor Groarman
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rinckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Rinckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinckel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rinckel

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Rinckel. 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.

View all Rinckel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Rinckel. For the veterans among your Rinckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rinckel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rinckel family history

Discover More

What is the average Rinckel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Rinckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rinckel in 1969 was 78, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinckel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rinckel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial