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Reichen Family History

Reichen 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: Eichen, Reichel, Reicher, Reiche, Richer, Keicher, Richey, Eicher

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Where is the Reichen family from?

You can see how Reichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Reichen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reichen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reichen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichen 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 Reichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichen. 48% of Reichen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Reichen women worked as a General Office Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Clerk
    100%

What Reichen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichen 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Reichen. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Reichen. For the veterans among your Reichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Reichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reichen in 1957 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichen 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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