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Reitenour Family History

Reitenour 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: Ritenour, Ridenour, Rittenour, Reiter, Reisenauer, Reiten, Reitano

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Where is the Reitenour family from?

You can see how Reitenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitenour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitenour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reitenour families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitenour's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitenour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitenour 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 Reitenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitenour. 50% of Reitenour men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reitenour women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Reitenour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Reitenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitenour 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reitenour. 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 66 military records available for the last name Reitenour. For the veterans among your Reitenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitenour lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reitenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reitenour in 1953 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitenour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitenour 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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