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Rinel Family History

Rinel 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: Ringel, Rinkel, Rines, Rimel, Riel, Pinel, Rine, Rigel, Riney, Riner

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Where is the Rinel family from?

You can see how Rinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rinel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Rinel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rinel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinel 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 Rinel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rinel. 100% of Rinel men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rinel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rinel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rinel. For the veterans among your Rinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Rinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rinel in 1976 was 84, and 92 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinel 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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