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Reetz Family History

Reetz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in the Prignitz region Rhineland and West Prussia probably of Slavic origin

or alternatively from Reetze in Hanover district the westernmost Slavic area in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reetz family from?

You can see how Reetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reetz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Reetz families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Reetz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reetz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reetz 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 Reetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reetz. 32% of Reetz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Reetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reetz were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reetz. 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 Reetz. For the veterans among your Reetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reetz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reetz in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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