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Reingold Family History

Reingold Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German rein ‘pure’ + Gold ‘gold’. Compare Ringold.

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


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Where is the Reingold family from?

You can see how Reingold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reingold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reingold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Reingold families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Reingold's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reingold families in 1891.
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What did your Reingold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reingold. 32% of Reingold men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Reingold women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reingold were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Owner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reingold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reingold 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Reingold. 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 453 military records available for the last name Reingold. For the veterans among your Reingold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reingold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reingold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reingold in 1958 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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