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Reitler Family History

Reitler 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: Reiter, Reisler, Reitter, Reifler, Rettler, Beitler, Teitler, Zeitler

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Where is the Reitler family from?

You can see how Reitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reitler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reitler families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reitler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reitler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitler 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 Reitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitler. 27% of Reitler men worked as a Miner and 60% of Reitler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitler were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Miner
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Polisher
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Reitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Reitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitler 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Reitler. 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 285 military records available for the last name Reitler. For the veterans among your Reitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Reitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reitler in 1948 was 46, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitler 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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