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Rineer Family History

Rineer Surname Meaning

Variant of Rinear a surname of French origin (see Rainier).

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


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Where is the Rineer family from?

You can see how Rineer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rineer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rineer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rineer families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rineer's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rineer families in 1891.
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What did your Rineer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rineer. 39% of Rineer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rineer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rineer were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Rineer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rineer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rineer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Rineer. 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 819 military records available for the last name Rineer. For the veterans among your Rineer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rineer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rineer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rineer in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rineer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rineer 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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