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Reitel Family History

Reitel 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: Eitel, Keitel, Reidel, Reiter, Reitzel, Reiten, Reimel, Reibel

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Where is the Reitel family from?

You can see how Reitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reitel families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reitel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reitel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Reitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Reitel. 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 55 military records available for the last name Reitel. For the veterans among your Reitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitel lifespan?

Average Reitel life expectancy in 1979 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitel 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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