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Rinkel Family History

Rinkel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a buckle maker from a diminutive of Middle High German rinke ‘buckle clasp’.

Variant of Ringel.

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


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Where is the Rinkel family from?

You can see how Rinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rinkel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rinkel families in 1891.
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What did your Rinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rinkel. 100% of Rinkel 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Rinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkel 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Rinkel. 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 385 military records available for the last name Rinkel. For the veterans among your Rinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rinkel in 1950 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkel 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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