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Reitchel Family History

Reitchel 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, Eichel, Reicher, Reitzel, Ritchey, Raithel, Treichel

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Where is the Reitchel family from?

You can see how Reitchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitchel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Reitchel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Reitchel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitchel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Reitchel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Reitchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitchel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Reitchel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Reitchel. For the veterans among your Reitchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitchel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Reitchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reitchel in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitchel 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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