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Reinisch Family History

Reinisch Name Meaning

German: from an East Central German Slavic-influenced (see 3 below) pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names with the first element ragin ‘counsel’ for example Reinhold or Reinhard (see Reinhardt ). German: nickname from Middle High German reinisch ‘lustful’. Germanized form of Sorbian Rajniš: from a Sorbian pet form of any of various German personal names beginning with Rein- (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Rensch, Reinig, Heinisch, Reinsch, Mensch, Reinmuth, Benisch, Hinsch

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Where is the Reinisch family from?

You can see how Reinisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reinisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reinisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Reinisch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reinisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reinisch families in 1891.

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Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reinisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reinisch 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Reinisch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reinisch. For the veterans among your Reinisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

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

Search UK census records for Reinisch

Passenger Lists

There are 753 immigration records available for the last name Reinisch. 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.

View all Reinisch immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reinisch. For the veterans among your Reinisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Reinisch military records

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What is the average Reinisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reinisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reinisch in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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