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Reinar Family History

Reinar Name 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: Reina, Reiner, Reinart, Reinard, Reisner, Reynard, Leiner, Reifer

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Where is the Reinar family from?

You can see how Reinar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reinar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reinar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinar. 100% of Reinar men worked as a Shipping Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Reinar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Reinar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Reinar. For the veterans among your Reinar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinar lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Reinar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reinar in 1993 was 49, and 87 in 1999.

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