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Reinsch Family History

Reinsch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reinisch Germanized form of Sorbian Rajniš (see Reinisch ).

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


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Where is the Reinsch family from?

You can see how Reinsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Reinsch families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reinsch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reinsch families in 1880.
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What did your Reinsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reinsch. 27% of Reinsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reinsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reinsch were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reinsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinsch 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Reinsch. 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 Reinsch. For the veterans among your Reinsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinsch lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reinsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reinsch in 1949 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinsch 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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