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Reinker Family History

Reinker 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: Reiner, Rinker, Renker, Reinke, Reinier, Reisner, Leiner, Reifer

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Where is the Reinker family from?

You can see how Reinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reinker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reinker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinker 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 Reinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinker. 22% of Reinker men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Reinker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinker were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinker 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Reinker. 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 119 military records available for the last name Reinker. For the veterans among your Reinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reinker in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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