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Reinholt Family History

Reinholt Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Reinholdt or Reinhold.

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


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Where is the Reinholt family from?

You can see how Reinholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Reinholt families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Reinholt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Reinholt families in 1880.
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What did your Reinholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinholt. 73% of Reinholt men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Reinholt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinholt were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Farm Wife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinholt 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Reinholt. 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 368 military records available for the last name Reinholt. For the veterans among your Reinholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinholt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reinholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reinholt in 1958 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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