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Reining Family History

Reining Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Rein

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


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Where is the Reining family from?

You can see how Reining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reining family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reining families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Reining families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reining's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reining families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reining 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 Reining ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reining. 25% of Reining men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Reining women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reining were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Typist
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Servant
    19%

What Reining family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reining 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Reining. 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 508 military records available for the last name Reining. For the veterans among your Reining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reining lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Reining in 1956 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reining

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reining 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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