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Rheintgen Family History

Rheintgen 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: Ringen, Reiten, Heinonen, Rheingans, Hentges, Heinsen, Reinagel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheintgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rheintgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheintgen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rheintgen. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Rheintgen. For the veterans among your Rheintgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheintgen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1986, in the United States, Rheintgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rheintgen in 1957 was 41, and 73 in 1986.

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