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Reiniger Family History

Reiniger Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Reininger. habitational name for someone from Reinig in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Reiniger family from?

You can see how Reiniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Reiniger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiniger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reiniger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reiniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiniger. 24% of Reiniger men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Reiniger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiniger were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Reiniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reiniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiniger 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Reiniger. 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 751 military records available for the last name Reiniger. For the veterans among your Reiniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiniger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reiniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reiniger in 1952 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiniger 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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