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Reimink Family History

Reimink Surname 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: Reimann, Remick, Reiling, Reising, Reiman, Remmick, Rensink, Reining

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Where is the Reimink family from?

You can see how Reimink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Reimink families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reimink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reimink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reimink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reimink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reimink. 60% of Reimink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reimink women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Reimink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Reimink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimink 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Reimink. 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 42 military records available for the last name Reimink. For the veterans among your Reimink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reimink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reimink in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reimink ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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