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Rininger Family History

Rininger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reininger.

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


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Where is the Rininger family from?

You can see how Rininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rininger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Rininger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rininger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rininger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rininger 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 Rininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rininger. 43% of Rininger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Rininger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rininger were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Rininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rininger 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rininger. 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 421 military records available for the last name Rininger. For the veterans among your Rininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rininger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rininger in 1957 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rininger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rininger 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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