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Reinking Family History

Reinking Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia): patronymic from Reinke.

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


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Where is the Reinking family from?

You can see how Reinking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reinking families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinking's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Reinking families in 1891.
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What did your Reinking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinking. 29% of Reinking men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Reinking women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinking were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Assembler
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reinking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinking 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Reinking. 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 718 military records available for the last name Reinking. For the veterans among your Reinking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinking lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reinking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reinking in 1956 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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