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Reinschmidt Name Meaning

German: distinguishing form of the occupational name Schmidt ‘smith’ with the addition of a short form of the personal name Reinhold or Reinhard (see Rein + ). Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German rein ‘pure’ + Schmidt ‘smith’.

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


Similar surnames: Kleinschmidt, Schmidt, Brockschmidt, Goldschmidt, Reinstein

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Where is the Reinschmidt family from?

You can see how Reinschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinschmidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinschmidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reinschmidt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinschmidt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reinschmidt families in 1891.
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What did your Reinschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinschmidt. 27% of Reinschmidt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reinschmidt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinschmidt were Salesman and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Household
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinschmidt 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Reinschmidt. 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 296 military records available for the last name Reinschmidt. For the veterans among your Reinschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinschmidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reinschmidt in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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