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Reineke Family History

Reineke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reinecke.

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


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Where is the Reineke family from?

You can see how Reineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reineke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reineke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Reineke families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reineke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reineke families in 1891.
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What did your Reineke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reineke. 49% of Reineke men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Reineke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reineke were Clerk and Packer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Packer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reineke 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Reineke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reineke. For the veterans among your Reineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reineke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reineke in 1955 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reineke 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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