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Reinolds Family History

Reinolds Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reynolds, Reynold, Reinhold, Heinold, Reinbold, Reimold, Reingold

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Where is the Reinolds family from?

You can see how Reinolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reinolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reinolds family living in Cardiganshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reinolds's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Reinolds families in 1891.
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What did your Reinolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinolds. 43% of Reinolds men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Reinolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinolds 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Reinolds. 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 204 military records available for the last name Reinolds. For the veterans among your Reinolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinolds lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Reinolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Reinolds in 1976 was 53, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinolds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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