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Rheinheimer Family History

Rheinheimer Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Rheinheim near Waldshut (Baden-Württemberg). variant of Reinheimer.

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


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Where is the Rheinheimer family from?

You can see how Rheinheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Rheinheimer families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rheinheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rheinheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Rheinheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rheinheimer. 100% of Rheinheimer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rheinheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinheimer 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Rheinheimer. 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 650 military records available for the last name Rheinheimer. For the veterans among your Rheinheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rheinheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rheinheimer in 1960 was 64, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinheimer 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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