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Reinstein Family History

Reinstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German rein ‘pure’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Reinstein family from?

You can see how Reinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Reinstein families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reinstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reinstein families in 1891.
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What did your Reinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student (medicine) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reinstein. 100% of Reinstein men worked as a Student (medicine) and 100% of Reinstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student (medicine)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reinstein. 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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There are 619 military records available for the last name Reinstein. For the veterans among your Reinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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