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Reininga Family History

Reininga 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: Reining, Reinig, Reininger, Breining, Reiling, Reising, Beining

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Where is the Reininga family from?

You can see how Reininga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reininga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Reininga families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reininga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reininga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reininga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reininga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reininga. 34% of Reininga men worked as a Contractor and 100% of Reininga women worked as a 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

  • Contractor
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Reininga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Reininga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reininga 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Reininga. 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 41 military records available for the last name Reininga. For the veterans among your Reininga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reininga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reininga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reininga in 1961 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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