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Riney Family History

Riney Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Reine.

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


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Where is the Riney family from?

You can see how Riney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Riney families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riney's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Riney families in 1891.
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What did your Riney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riney. 100% of Riney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Riney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riney 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Riney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riney. For the veterans among your Riney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riney lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Riney in 1945 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riney 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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