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Rindall Family History

Rindall 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: Tindall, Rindahl, Rendall, Randall, Ridall, Rindal, Rundall, Kindall

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Where is the Rindall family from?

You can see how Rindall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rindall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rindall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Rindall families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Rindall's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Rindall families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rindall 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 Rindall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rindall. 34% of Rindall men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Radio Service Man
    34%

What Rindall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Rindall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rindall 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Rindall. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rindall. For the veterans among your Rindall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rindall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rindall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rindall in 1969 was 88, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rindall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rindall 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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