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Reinfeld Family History

Reinfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Reinfeld for example in Schleswig-Holstein or from Rheinfeld in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Reinfeld family from?

You can see how Reinfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Reinfeld families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Reinfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reinfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Reinfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinfeld. 34% of Reinfeld men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Reinfeld women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinfeld were Clerk and Finisher.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    67%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Reinfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinfeld 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Reinfeld. 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 424 military records available for the last name Reinfeld. For the veterans among your Reinfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reinfeld in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinfeld 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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