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Reichmann Family History

Reichmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a powerful or wealthy man.

It originates from Middle High German rīch (German reich) which means ‘noble, powerful, rich’.

Additionally, it includes the word man (German Mann) which translates to ‘man’.

Thus, the nickname reflects both status and gender.

This etymology highlights the significance of wealth and power in social identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reichmann family from?

You can see how Reichmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reichmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reichmann family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichmann's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Reichmann families in 1891.
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What did your Reichmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reichmann. 60% of Reichmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reichmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichmann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Reichmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reichmann. For the veterans among your Reichmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reichmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reichmann in 1959 was 65, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichmann 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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