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Reichbach Family History

Reichbach 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: Reichenbach, Eschbach, Fischbach, Reichman, Weisbach, Leinbach

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Where is the Reichbach family from?

You can see how Reichbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Reichbach families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reichbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichbach 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 Reichbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichbach. 50% of Reichbach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reichbach women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichbach were Salesman and School.

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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
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • School
    50%

What Reichbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Reichbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichbach 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Reichbach. 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 57 military records available for the last name Reichbach. For the veterans among your Reichbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichbach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Reichbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reichbach in 1967 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichbach 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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