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Rheinsmith Family History

Rheinsmith 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: Reinsmith, Kleinsmith, Rhinesmith, Reinmuth, Heinrich, Shoesmith

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Where is the Rheinsmith family from?

You can see how Rheinsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinsmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinsmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rheinsmith family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheinsmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rheinsmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rheinsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinsmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rheinsmith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rheinsmith. For the veterans among your Rheinsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinsmith lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Rheinsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rheinsmith in 1974 was 89, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinsmith 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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