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Reithmiller Family History

Reithmiller 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: Reinmiller, Kitzmiller, Weismiller, Heinmiller, Rissmiller

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Where is the Reithmiller family from?

You can see how Reithmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reithmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Reithmiller families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Reithmiller's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reithmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reithmiller 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 Reithmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reithmiller. 46% of Reithmiller men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reithmiller women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reithmiller were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Reithmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Reithmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithmiller 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Reithmiller. 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 72 military records available for the last name Reithmiller. For the veterans among your Reithmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reithmiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Reithmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reithmiller in 1963 was 92, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reithmiller 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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