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Rinke Family History

Rinke Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Rink. The surname Rinke is very rare in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Rinke family from?

You can see how Rinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rinke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rinke families in 1891.
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What did your Rinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinke. 23% of Rinke men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Rinke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinke were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rinke. 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 Rinke. For the veterans among your Rinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rinke in 1946 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinke 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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