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Reichenbaugh Family History

Reichenbaugh 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: Reichenbach, Reichenberg, Eichenbaum, Redenbaugh, Rodenbaugh

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Where is the Reichenbaugh family from?

You can see how Reichenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichenbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reichenbaugh families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Reichenbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Reichenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichenbaugh. 100% of Reichenbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Reichenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Reichenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichenbaugh 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 Reichenbaugh. 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 121 military records available for the last name Reichenbaugh. For the veterans among your Reichenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reichenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reichenbaugh in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichenbaugh 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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