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Reinikka Family History

Reinikka 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: Reinicke, Reina, Reincke, Reznik, Reineck, Reinisch, Resnik, Reinig

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Where is the Reinikka family from?

You can see how Reinikka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinikka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reinikka families living in Washington. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reinikka's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Reinikka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinikka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinikka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sawing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinikka. 34% of Reinikka men worked as a Sawing. .

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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

  • Sawing
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Reinikka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Reinikka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinikka 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Reinikka. 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 116 military records available for the last name Reinikka. For the veterans among your Reinikka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinikka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reinikka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reinikka in 1954 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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