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Reinlander Family History

Reinlander 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: Sealander, Melander, Englander, Helander, Rylander, Reinauer

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Where is the Reinlander family from?

You can see how Reinlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Reinlander families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Reinlander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reinlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinlander. 100% of Reinlander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Reinlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Reinlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinlander 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 Reinlander. 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 213 military records available for the last name Reinlander. For the veterans among your Reinlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinlander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Reinlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reinlander in 1961 was 62, and 73 in 1999.

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