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Reinsmith Family History

Reinsmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reinschmidt.

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


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Where is the Reinsmith family from?

You can see how Reinsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Reinsmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reinsmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinsmith 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 Reinsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinsmith. 60% of Reinsmith men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Slater
    7%

What Reinsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinsmith 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Reinsmith. 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 412 military records available for the last name Reinsmith. For the veterans among your Reinsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinsmith lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reinsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reinsmith in 1958 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reinsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinsmith 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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