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Reingans Family History

Reingans 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: Rheingans, Leingang, Reitman, Ringen, Reina, Reimann, Ringland, Regan

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Where is the Reingans family from?

You can see how Reingans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reingans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reingans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Reingans families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Reingans's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reingans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reingans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reingans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Reingans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reingans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reingans. 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 14 military records available for the last name Reingans. For the veterans among your Reingans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reingans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Reingans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reingans in 1964 was 67, and 96 in 1998.

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