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Reichenstein Family History

Reichenstein 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: Reichstein, Lichtenstein, Eisenstein, Breitenstein, Reinstein

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Where is the Reichenstein family from?

You can see how Reichenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reichenstein families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reichenstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Reichenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichenstein 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 Reichenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichenstein. 43% of Reichenstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Attendant
    29%

What Reichenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Reichenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichenstein 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Reichenstein. 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 136 military records available for the last name Reichenstein. For the veterans among your Reichenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichenstein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reichenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Reichenstein in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichenstein 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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