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Reinhart Name Meaning

German: variant of Reinhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Reinhard, Reichart, Reinart, Meinhart, Rhinehart, Rinehart, Bernhart

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Where is the Reinhart family from?

You can see how Reinhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 34 Reinhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Reinhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reinhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinhart. 15% of Reinhart men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Reinhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinhart were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Reinhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinhart 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinhart. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Reinhart. For the veterans among your Reinhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinhart lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Reinhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reinhart in 1948 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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