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Rheingans Family History

Rheingans Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a breeder or seller of geese presumably one living near the Rhine river from Rhein ‘Rhine’ + Gans ‘goose’.

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


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Where is the Rheingans family from?

You can see how Rheingans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheingans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheingans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rheingans families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheingans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rheingans families in 1891.
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What did your Rheingans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheingans. 52% of Rheingans men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rheingans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheingans were Rancher and Housework.

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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
    52%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Rancher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rheingans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheingans 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rheingans. 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 229 military records available for the last name Rheingans. For the veterans among your Rheingans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheingans lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rheingans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rheingans in 1957 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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