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Reinsch Name Meaning

German: variant of Reinisch Germanized form of Sorbian Rajniš (see Reinisch ).

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


Similar surnames: Reinisch, Rensch, Reisch, Mensch, Heinisch, Hinsch, Hensch, Reich

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Where is the Reinsch family from?

You can see how Reinsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reinsch families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reinsch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reinsch families in 1880.
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What did your Reinsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reinsch. 67% of Reinsch 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
    67%
  • Farm Help
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reinsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinsch 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Reinsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reinsch. For the veterans among your Reinsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinsch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reinsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reinsch in 1949 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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