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Reinstein Family History

Reinstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German rein ‘pure’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Reinstein family from?

You can see how Reinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Reinstein families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reinstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reinstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinstein 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 Reinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinstein. 27% of Reinstein men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Reinstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinstein were Operator and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinstein. 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 619 military records available for the last name Reinstein. For the veterans among your Reinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinstein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reinstein in 1958 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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