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Reichig Family History

Reichig 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: Reichlin, Reich, Reichel, Reicher, Reissig, Reinig, Reichling, Richie

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Where is the Reichig family from?

You can see how Reichig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reichig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Reichig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reichig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Reichig. For the veterans among your Reichig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichig lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Reichig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reichig in 1993 was 87, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichig 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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