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Rincker Family History

Rincker 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: Rinker, Riniker, Ricker, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Bricker

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Where is the Rincker family from?

You can see how Rincker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rincker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rincker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rincker families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rincker's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rincker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rincker 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 Rincker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rincker. 53% of Rincker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rincker women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rincker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rincker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rincker 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Rincker. 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 121 military records available for the last name Rincker. For the veterans among your Rincker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rincker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rincker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rincker in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rincker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rincker 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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