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Rheinhardt Family History

Rheinhardt 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: Reinhardt, Steinhardt, Meinhardt, Weinhardt, Rhinehardt, Reinhard

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Where is the Rheinhardt family from?

You can see how Rheinhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 70 Rheinhardt families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rheinhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rheinhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rheinhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheinhardt. 34% of Rheinhardt men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rheinhardt women worked as a Spooler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheinhardt were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rheinhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinhardt 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Rheinhardt. 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 380 military records available for the last name Rheinhardt. For the veterans among your Rheinhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinhardt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rheinhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rheinhardt in 1961 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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