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Reichhelm Family History

Reichhelm 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, Reichelt, Eichel, Reicher, Eichholz, Treichel, Reichle

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Where is the Reichhelm family from?

You can see how Reichhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichhelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichhelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Reichhelm families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichhelm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reichhelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichhelm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Reichhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichhelm 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Reichhelm. 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 147 military records available for the last name Reichhelm. For the veterans among your Reichhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichhelm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Reichhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reichhelm in 1969 was 66, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichhelm 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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