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Reinheart Family History

Reinheart 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: Reinhart, Reinert, Reinhardt, Reinart, Reinhard, Reichert, Reichart

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Where is the Reinheart family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinheart. 40% of Reinheart men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Reinheart women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinheart were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Reinheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinheart 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Reinheart. 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 74 military records available for the last name Reinheart. For the veterans among your Reinheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinheart lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Reinheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reinheart in 1969 was 84, and 72 in 1996.

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