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Rinier Family History

Rinier Surname Meaning

Variant of Rainier a surname of French origin. Compare Rinear.

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


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Where is the Rinier family from?

You can see how Rinier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rinier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rinier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinier 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 Rinier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinier. 89% of Rinier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rinier women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    89%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Rinier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinier 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 Rinier. 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 292 military records available for the last name Rinier. For the veterans among your Rinier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rinier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rinier in 1958 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rinier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinier 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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