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Reinke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Reinhard (see Reinhardt ).

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


Similar surnames: Reincke, Weinke, Heinke, Meinke, Remke, Dehnke, Behnke, Reinig, Henke

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Where is the Reinke family from?

You can see how Reinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Reinke families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Reinke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reinke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reinke. 100% of Reinke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reinke women worked as a School 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Reinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinke 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Reinke. For the veterans among your Reinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Reinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reinke in 1948 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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