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Reitch Family History

Reitch 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: Reich, Ritch, Reisch, Reith, Veitch, Leitch, Deitch, Rich, Fitch

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Where is the Reitch family from?

You can see how Reitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reitch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Reitch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitch 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 Reitch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanical Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Reitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitch 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Reitch. 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 31 military records available for the last name Reitch. For the veterans among your Reitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Reitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reitch in 1970 was 75, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitch 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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