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Rinow Family History

Rinow 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: Rainbow, Ring, Pino, Rinne, Rind, Tino, Nino, Mino, Snow, Dino

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Where is the Rinow family from?

You can see how Rinow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rinow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rinow families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rinow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rinow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rinow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Rinow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinow 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rinow. 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 101 military records available for the last name Rinow. For the veterans among your Rinow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Rinow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rinow in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinow 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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