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Reite Family History

Reite 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: Leite, Reitz, Reiter, Reise, Reith, Reiten, Reine, Reile, Reis, White

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Where is the Reite family from?

You can see how Reite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Reite families living in Nebraska. This was about 27% of all the recorded Reite's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Reite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reite 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 Reite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reite. 50% of Reite men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Reite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Reite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reite 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Reite. 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 679 military records available for the last name Reite. For the veterans among your Reite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Reite in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reite 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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