Reinholz Family History

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Reinholz Name Meaning

German (Austrian): patronymic form (genitive case) from Reinhold. The spelling shows some confusion with -holz ‘wood’, probably as a result of folk etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reinholtz, Reinholt, Rebholz, Reinholdt, Meinholz, Fernholz

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Reinholz Family Origin

Where is the Reinholz family from?

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You can see how Reinholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinholz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinholz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Reinholz families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Reinholz's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reinholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reinholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reinholz Family Occupations

What did your Reinholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Reinholz family was Dress Maker. Carpenter, Clerk For Gas Fitter and Collar Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Reinholz. The most common Reinholz occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 14% of Reinholz's were Carpenters.

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  • Carpenter

    14%

  • Clerk For Gas Fitter

    14%

  • Collar Maker

    14%

  • Dress Maker

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reinholz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Reinholz Historical Records

What Reinholz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinholz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 730 immigration records available for the last name Reinholz. 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 Card

There are 598 military records available for the last name Reinholz. For the veterans among your Reinholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reinholz Life Expectancy

What is the average Reinholz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reinholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reinholz in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reinholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reinholz 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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