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Rinkeson Family History

Rinkeson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rickson, Hinkson, Rickerson, Jinkerson, Ricketson, Richeson, Nickeson

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Where is the Rinkeson family from?

You can see how Rinkeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinkeson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Rinkeson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rinkeson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rinkeson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Rinkeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinkeson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rinkeson. 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 Rinkeson. For the veterans among your Rinkeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinkeson lifespan?

Average Rinkeson life expectancy in 1966 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinkeson 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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