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Reinckens Family History

Reinckens 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: Reincke, Ricken, Mickens, Reinecke, Reckers, Richens, Reinders

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Where is the Reinckens family from?

You can see how Reinckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinckens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reinckens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinckens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reinckens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinckens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Reinckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinckens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Reinckens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Reinckens. For the veterans among your Reinckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinckens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Reinckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reinckens in 1979 was 66, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinckens 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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