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Rheinstein Family History

Rheinstein Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reinstein, Einstein, Weinstein, Rubinstein, Feinstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Rheinstein family from?

You can see how Rheinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rheinstein families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rheinstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Rheinstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinstein 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 Rheinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheinstein. 100% of Rheinstein men worked as a Buyer and 100% of Rheinstein women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Buyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rheinstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rheinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinstein 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Rheinstein. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rheinstein. For the veterans among your Rheinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Rheinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rheinstein in 1960 was 53, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinstein 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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