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Reenstra Family History

Reenstra 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: Veenstra, Feenstra, Rienstra, Steenstra, Heemstra, Hornstra, Boonstra

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Where is the Reenstra family from?

You can see how Reenstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reenstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reenstra families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reenstra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Reenstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reenstra 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 51 census records available for the last name Reenstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reenstra 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reenstra. 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 Reenstra. For the veterans among your Reenstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reenstra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Reenstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reenstra in 1965 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reenstra 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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