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Reineck Family History

Reineck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reinecke. Habitational name from any of the places in Germany and Switzerland called Reineck or Rheineck.

For example, one is located in Bavaria, while another can be found near Rorschach, Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Reineck family from?

You can see how Reineck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reineck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reineck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Reineck families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reineck's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Reineck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reineck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reineck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reineck. 100% of Reineck 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reineck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reineck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reineck 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Reineck. 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 841 military records available for the last name Reineck. For the veterans among your Reineck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reineck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reineck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reineck in 1959 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reineck 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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