This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Reinholz family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Reinholz Family History

Reinholz Surname Meaning

Austrian German: patronymic (genitive case) from Reinhold. The spelling shows some confusion with -holz ‘wood’

probably as a result of folk etymology.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Reinholz family from?

You can see how Reinholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinholz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Reinholz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinholz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reinholz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Reinholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinholz. 24% of Reinholz men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Reinholz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinholz were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Reinholz | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Reinholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinholz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Reinholz

Passenger Lists

There are 730 immigration records available for the last name Reinholz. 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.

View all Reinholz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 598 military records available for the last name Reinholz. For the veterans among your Reinholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Reinholz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Reinholz family history

Discover More

What is the average Reinholz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reinholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reinholz in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reinholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinholz 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Reinholz family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial