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Riner Family History

Riner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reiner.

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


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Where is the Riner family from?

You can see how Riner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Riner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Riner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riner 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 Riner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riner. 29% of Riner men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Riner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riner were Farming and 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Riner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Riner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riner 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Riner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riner. For the veterans among your Riner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Riner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Riner in 1946 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riner 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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