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Reitzen Family History

Reitzen 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: Reitzel, Eitzen, Reiten, Reitman, Reitz, Reiter, Retzer, Neitzel

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Where is the Reitzen family from?

You can see how Reitzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reitzen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitzen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Reitzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitzen 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 Reitzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reitzen. 100% of Reitzen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Reitzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Reitzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitzen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Reitzen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Reitzen. For the veterans among your Reitzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitzen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Reitzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reitzen in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitzen 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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