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Rheinecker Family History

Rheinecker 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: Reinecker, Heidecker, Reinecke, Heinecke, Reincke, Steinacker

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Where is the Rheinecker family from?

You can see how Rheinecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rheinecker families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rheinecker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rheinecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinecker 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 Rheinecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheinecker. 60% of Rheinecker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

What Rheinecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Rheinecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinecker 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rheinecker. 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 112 military records available for the last name Rheinecker. For the veterans among your Rheinecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rheinecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rheinecker in 1962 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinecker 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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