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Reins Family History

Reins Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Rein

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


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Where is the Reins family from?

You can see how Reins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reins families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reins families in 1891.
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What did your Reins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reins. 31% of Reins men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Reins women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reins were Attendant 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%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reins 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Reins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reins. For the veterans among your Reins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reins in 1959 was 65, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reins 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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