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Reinson Family History

Reinson 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: Benson, Ranson, Pinson, Reierson, Kinson, Renton, Bernson, Raison

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Where is the Reinson family from?

You can see how Reinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Reinson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinson's in USA. California had the highest population of Reinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reinson. 100% of Reinson 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Reinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Reinson. For the veterans among your Reinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reinson in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

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