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Reichenthal Family History

Reichenthal 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: Schoenthal, Reichenbach, Lilienthal, Reichel, Freudenthal

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Where is the Reichenthal family from?

You can see how Reichenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Reichenthal families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reichenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichenthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichenthal 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 Reichenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichenthal. 59% of Reichenthal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Reichenthal women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    59%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Reichenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Reichenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichenthal 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Reichenthal. 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 87 military records available for the last name Reichenthal. For the veterans among your Reichenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichenthal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reichenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reichenthal in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichenthal 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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