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Reichhold Family History

Reichhold 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: Reinhold, Eichholz, Eichhorn, Richmond, Reichel, Rockhold, Reinholz

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Where is the Reichhold family from?

You can see how Reichhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichhold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Reichhold families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reichhold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichhold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichhold 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 Reichhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichhold. 28% of Reichhold men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Reichhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Reichhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichhold 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Reichhold. 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 660 military records available for the last name Reichhold. For the veterans among your Reichhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichhold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reichhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Reichhold in 1953 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichhold 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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