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Rienhardt Family History

Rienhardt 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: Eisenhardt, Reinhardt, Dienhart, Lienhard, Lenhardt, Rinehardt

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Where is the Rienhardt family from?

You can see how Rienhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rienhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rienhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rienhardt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rienhardt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rienhardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rienhardt 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 Rienhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rienhardt. 34% of Rienhardt men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rienhardt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rienhardt were Milk Dealer and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Milk Dealer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%

What Rienhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rienhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rienhardt 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rienhardt. 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 155 military records available for the last name Rienhardt. For the veterans among your Rienhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rienhardt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rienhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rienhardt in 1957 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rienhardt 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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