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Rienert Family History

Rienert 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: Riegert, Diener, Rieser, Biener, Riemer, Rieber, Risner, Rieder

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Where is the Rienert family from?

You can see how Rienert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rienert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rienert families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rienert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rienert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienert 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 Rienert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rienert. 72% of Rienert men worked as a Farming and 56% of Rienert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rienert were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    56%
  • Domestic
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Rienert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Rienert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienert 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rienert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rienert. For the veterans among your Rienert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienert lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Rienert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rienert in 1985 was 80, and 24 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rienert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienert 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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