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Reinitz Family History

Reinitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Raines. German: variant of Reinisch 1 (with a Slavic suffix added to Rein).

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


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Where is the Reinitz family from?

You can see how Reinitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Reinitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reinitz families in 1891.
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What did your Reinitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinitz. 31% of Reinitz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reinitz women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinitz were Farm 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
    31%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    34%
  • Clerical
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinitz 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Reinitz. 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 538 military records available for the last name Reinitz. For the veterans among your Reinitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reinitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reinitz in 1956 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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