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Reiches Family History

Reiches 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: Reichel, Reicher, Riches, Reiche, Richer, Keicher, Richey, Eichen

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Where is the Reiches family from?

You can see how Reiches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reiches families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reiches's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reiches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiches 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 Reiches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Movie Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reiches. 50% of Reiches men worked as a Movie Operator.

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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

  • Movie Operator
    50%
  • Rabbi
    50%

What Reiches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Reiches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiches 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Reiches. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Reiches. For the veterans among your Reiches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiches lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reiches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reiches in 1964 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiches 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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