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Reinig Family History

Reinig Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the various ancient Germanic personal names formed with ragin ‘counsel’ as the first element for example Reinbold or Reinhard (see Reinhardt).

Perhaps in the south a nickname from Middle High German reinic ‘clean’.

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


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Where is the Reinig family from?

You can see how Reinig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reinig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reinig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reinig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinig. 29% of Reinig men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reinig women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinig were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reinig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinig 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Reinig. 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 791 military records available for the last name Reinig. For the veterans among your Reinig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reinig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Reinig in 1957 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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