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Reinagel Family History

Reinagel Name Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany; it is found mainly in Alsace France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reinsel, Reindel, Feinauer, Wengel, Nagel, Reinier, Rengel, Reinauer

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Where is the Reinagel family from?

You can see how Reinagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Reinagel families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Reinagel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reinagel families in 1880.
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What did your Reinagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinagel. 45% of Reinagel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Reinagel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Reinagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Reinagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinagel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Reinagel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Reinagel. For the veterans among your Reinagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinagel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Reinagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reinagel in 1958 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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