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Reinkemeyer Family History

Reinkemeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) with the personal name Reinke.

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


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Where is the Reinkemeyer family from?

You can see how Reinkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinkemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinkemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Reinkemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinkemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reinkemeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Reinkemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinkemeyer. 55% of Reinkemeyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reinkemeyer women worked as a Maid.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Reinkemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Reinkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinkemeyer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Reinkemeyer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Reinkemeyer. For the veterans among your Reinkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reinkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Reinkemeyer in 1964 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinkemeyer 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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