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Reinecker Family History

Reinecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Reineck or Rheineck (see Reineck).

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


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Where is the Reinecker family from?

You can see how Reinecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinecker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinecker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Reinecker family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinecker's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Reinecker families in 1901.
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What did your Reinecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinecker. 16% of Reinecker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reinecker 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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reinecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinecker 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Reinecker. 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 453 military records available for the last name Reinecker. For the veterans among your Reinecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reinecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reinecker in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reinecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinecker 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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