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Reichelderfer Family History

Reichelderfer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Reicheldorf or Reichelsdorf (near Nuremberg).

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


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Where is the Reichelderfer family from?

You can see how Reichelderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichelderfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichelderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Reichelderfer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reichelderfer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Reichelderfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichelderfer 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 Reichelderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichelderfer. 29% of Reichelderfer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reichelderfer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichelderfer were Manager and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Reichelderfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reichelderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichelderfer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Reichelderfer. 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 619 military records available for the last name Reichelderfer. For the veterans among your Reichelderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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