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Reinsma Family History

Reinsma 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: Reitsma, Reina, Reisman, Reissman, Reinsch, Reinsel, Reins, Bruinsma

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Where is the Reinsma family from?

You can see how Reinsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinsma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reinsma family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinsma's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Reinsma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reinsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reinsma. 34% of Reinsma men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Reinsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Reinsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinsma 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Reinsma. 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 34 military records available for the last name Reinsma. For the veterans among your Reinsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reinsma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reinsma in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinsma 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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