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Rheinstrom Family History

Rheinstrom 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: Renstrom, Fernstrom, Wenstrom, Thunstrom, Ranstrom, Hellstrom

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Where is the Rheinstrom family from?

You can see how Rheinstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheinstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rheinstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rheinstrom families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rheinstrom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rheinstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheinstrom 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 Rheinstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Rheinstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Rheinstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheinstrom 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Rheinstrom. 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 115 military records available for the last name Rheinstrom. For the veterans among your Rheinstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheinstrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rheinstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rheinstrom in 1965 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rheinstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheinstrom 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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