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Riniker Family History

Riniker Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Reinicker itself a variant of Reinecke.

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


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Where is the Riniker family from?

You can see how Riniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riniker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riniker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Riniker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riniker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riniker families in 1891.
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What did your Riniker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riniker. 54% of Riniker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Riniker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riniker were Laborer and Retired.

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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
    54%
  • Farming
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

What Riniker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riniker 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Riniker. 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 190 military records available for the last name Riniker. For the veterans among your Riniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riniker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Riniker in 1945 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riniker 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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