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Rhines Name Meaning

Altered form of German Reins or of English Rines . Compare Rhynes .

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


Similar surnames: Rines, Hines, Rhynes, Rhiner, Rhine, Riney, Himes, Hynes, Riner

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Where is the Rhines family from?

You can see how Rhines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rhines families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rhines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rhines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhines. 21% of Rhines men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Rhines women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhines were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rhines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhines 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Rhines. 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 991 military records available for the last name Rhines. For the veterans among your Rhines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhines lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rhines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rhines in 1944 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

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