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Rheiner Family History

Rheiner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Rhein (East Prussia) or Altenrhein (Switzerland). Compare Rhiner.

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


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Where is the Rheiner family from?

You can see how Rheiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rheiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rheiner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheiner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rheiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheiner 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 Rheiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rheiner. 29% of Rheiner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rheiner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rheiner were Carpenter and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%

What Rheiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rheiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheiner 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Rheiner. 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 195 military records available for the last name Rheiner. For the veterans among your Rheiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheiner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rheiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rheiner in 1962 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheiner 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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