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Rinehard Family History

Rinehard 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: Rinehardt, Rinehart, Vineyard, Richard, Rhinehart, Winegard, Rinard

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Where is the Rinehard family from?

You can see how Rinehard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinehard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinehard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rinehard families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rinehard's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rinehard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinehard 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 Rinehard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinehard. 34% of Rinehard men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rinehard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinehard were Roofer and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Roofer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Rinehard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinehard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinehard 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rinehard. 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 161 military records available for the last name Rinehard. For the veterans among your Rinehard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinehard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rinehard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rinehard in 1967 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinehard 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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