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Reinders Family History

Reinders Surname Meaning

Dutch West Frisian North German and East Frisian: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Reinhard (see Reinhardt).

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


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Where is the Reinders family from?

You can see how Reinders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Reinders families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinders's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reinders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reinders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reinders. 100% of Reinders men worked as a Retired and 100% of Reinders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 947 immigration records available for the last name Reinders. 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 483 military records available for the last name Reinders. For the veterans among your Reinders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinders lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reinders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reinders in 1958 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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