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Reinertson Family History

Reinertson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Reinertsen.

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


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Where is the Reinertson family from?

You can see how Reinertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reinertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reinertson family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinertson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Reinertson families in 1891.
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What did your Reinertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinertson. 38% of Reinertson men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Reinertson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinertson were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Reinertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinertson 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Reinertson. 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 207 military records available for the last name Reinertson. For the veterans among your Reinertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinertson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reinertson in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinertson 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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