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Reinseth Family History

Reinseth 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: Finseth, Reinsch, Reinmuth, Reinsel, Reinsmith, Helseth, Keinath

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Where is the Reinseth family from?

You can see how Reinseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reinseth family living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reinseth's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Reinseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinseth. 100% of Reinseth 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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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Reinseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinseth 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Reinseth. 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 59 military records available for the last name Reinseth. For the veterans among your Reinseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Reinseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reinseth in 1965 was 56, and 83 in 1997.

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