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Reichwein Family History

Reichwein Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rīchwin composed of the elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + win ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Reichwein family from?

You can see how Reichwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichwein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reichwein family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichwein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reichwein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichwein 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 Reichwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichwein. 22% of Reichwein men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Reichwein women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichwein were Mechanic and Matron.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Matron
    23%

What Reichwein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichwein 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Reichwein. 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 553 military records available for the last name Reichwein. For the veterans among your Reichwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichwein lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reichwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reichwein in 1949 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichwein 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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