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Rheinfels Family History

Rheinfels 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: Reinfeld, Kleinfeld, Kreifels, Steinfeld, Weinfeld, Rubinfeld

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Where is the Rheinfels family from?

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

In 1940, Landscape Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rheinfels. 100% of Rheinfels men worked as a Landscape Gardener.

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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

  • Landscape Gardener
    100%

What Rheinfels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rheinfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinfels 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rheinfels. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rheinfels. For the veterans among your Rheinfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinfels lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Rheinfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rheinfels in 1979 was 57, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinfels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinfels 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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