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Reinius Family History

Reinius 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: Reishus, Reinig, Redenius, Lenius, Bernius, Dinius, Reinitz, Rivinius

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Where is the Reinius family from?

You can see how Reinius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Reinius families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinius's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Reinius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reinius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Reinius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinius 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Reinius. 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 20 military records available for the last name Reinius. For the veterans among your Reinius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinius lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Reinius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reinius in 1966 was 53, and 62 in 1995.

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