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Reiche Family History

Reiche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reich.

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


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Where is the Reiche family from?

You can see how Reiche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reiche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Reiche families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiche's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reiche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiche 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 Reiche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiche. 23% of Reiche men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Reiche women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiche were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    63%
  • Housework
    38%

What Reiche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reiche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiche 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiche. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Reiche. For the veterans among your Reiche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiche lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reiche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reiche in 1955 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiche 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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