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Reinhold Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + wald ‘rule’ the second element having been reinterpreted as hold ‘dear beloved’ in the 16th century. This is also Jewish presumably an adoption of the German surname.

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


Similar surnames: Reinbold, Meinhold, Reynold, Weinhold, Reinwald, Breinholt, Berthold

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Where is the Reinhold family from?

You can see how Reinhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinhold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Reinhold families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinhold's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reinhold families in 1911.
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What did your Reinhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reinhold. 100% of Reinhold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Reinhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinhold 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinhold. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Reinhold. For the veterans among your Reinhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinhold lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Reinhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reinhold in 1944 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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