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Rheinwalt Family History

Rheinwalt 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: Reinwald, Rheingans, Greenwalt, Reinart, Reinholt, Reinhart, Reinbolt

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Where is the Rheinwalt family from?

You can see how Rheinwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rheinwalt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheinwalt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rheinwalt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rheinwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinwalt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rheinwalt. 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 Rheinwalt. For the veterans among your Rheinwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinwalt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rheinwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rheinwalt in 1966 was 80, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinwalt 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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