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Rheinfeld Family History

Rheinfeld 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: Reinfeld, Kleinfeld, Steinfeld, Weinfeld, Rubinfeld, Seinfeld

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Where is the Rheinfeld family from?

You can see how Rheinfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rheinfeld family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rheinfeld's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Rheinfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rheinfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheinfeld. 100% of Rheinfeld men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Rheinfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Rheinfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinfeld 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rheinfeld. 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 78 military records available for the last name Rheinfeld. For the veterans among your Rheinfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rheinfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rheinfeld in 1971 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinfeld 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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