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Reines Family History

Reines Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Raines.

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


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Where is the Reines family from?

You can see how Reines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reines families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Reines families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Reines's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reines. 23% of Reines men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Reines women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reines were Clerk and Teletype.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Teletype
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reines 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Reines. 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 582 military records available for the last name Reines. For the veterans among your Reines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reines lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reines in 1947 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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