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Reitchell Family History

Reitchell 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: Reichel, Mitchell, Kitchell, Getchell, Gitchell, Reichelt, Setchell

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Where is the Reitchell family from?

You can see how Reitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitchell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reitchell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitchell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitchell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitchell 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 10 census records available for the last name Reitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitchell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reitchell. 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 military records available for the last name Reitchell. For the veterans among your Reitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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