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Reichtmeyer Family History

Reichtmeyer 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: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Eickmeyer, Heitmeyer, Reinkemeyer, Richmeier

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Where is the Reichtmeyer family from?

You can see how Reichtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichtmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reichtmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichtmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichtmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Reichtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichtmeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reichtmeyer. 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 military records available for the last name Reichtmeyer. For the veterans among your Reichtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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