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Reincke Family History

Reincke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Reinhard composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’ or of other personal names with the same first element.

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


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Where is the Reincke family from?

You can see how Reincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reincke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reincke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Reincke families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Reincke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reincke families in 1891.
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What did your Reincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reincke. 100% of Reincke men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Reincke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reincke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reincke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reincke. For the veterans among your Reincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reincke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reincke in 1952 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reincke 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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