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Reinsel Family History

Reinsel Surname Meaning

Probably from a pet form of German Rein or Reins parallel to Leitzel and Reitzel using the diminutive -el.

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


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Where is the Reinsel family from?

You can see how Reinsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reinsel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinsel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reinsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinsel 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 Reinsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinsel. 33% of Reinsel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Reinsel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinsel were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Reinsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinsel 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Reinsel. 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 304 military records available for the last name Reinsel. For the veterans among your Reinsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinsel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reinsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reinsel in 1961 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinsel 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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