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Reichenberg Family History

Reichenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Reichenberg in several different areas of Germany.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German reich(en) ‘rich’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Reichenberg family from?

You can see how Reichenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Reichenberg families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reichenberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reichenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Reichenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reichenberg. 67% of Reichenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichenberg 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Reichenberg. 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 Reichenberg. For the veterans among your Reichenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reichenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reichenberg in 1959 was 34, and 60 in 2004.

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