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Reimsnyder Family History

Reimsnyder 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: Reifsnyder, Reisner, Raifsnider, Meissner, Reiser, Reisinger, Beisner

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Where is the Reimsnyder family from?

You can see how Reimsnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimsnyder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reimsnyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reimsnyder family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reimsnyder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reimsnyder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reimsnyder 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 103 census records available for the last name Reimsnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimsnyder 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Reimsnyder. 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 6 military records available for the last name Reimsnyder. For the veterans among your Reimsnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimsnyder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Reimsnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Reimsnyder in 1965 was 89, and 87 in 1993.

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