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Reintz Family History

Reintz 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: Reitz, Rentz, Reinitz, Reints, Heintz, Beitz, Reidt, Reina, Reiner

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Where is the Reintz family from?

You can see how Reintz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reintz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reintz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Reintz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reintz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reintz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reintz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reintz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Reintz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reintz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Reintz. 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 79 military records available for the last name Reintz. For the veterans among your Reintz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reintz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1995, in the United States, Reintz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reintz in 1951 was 44, and 86 in 1995.

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