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Reitinger Family History

Reitinger 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: Reisinger, Reidinger, Reininger, Breitinger, Rettinger, Gettinger

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Where is the Reitinger family from?

You can see how Reitinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Reitinger families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Reitinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reitinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitinger 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 Reitinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitinger. 34% of Reitinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reitinger women worked as a None.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Photo Engraver
    23%
  • Skilled Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Reitinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Reitinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitinger 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Reitinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reitinger. For the veterans among your Reitinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reitinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reitinger in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitinger 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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