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Reitenbaugh Family History

Reitenbaugh 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: Redenbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Breitenbach, Waltenbaugh, Bedenbaugh

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Where is the Reitenbaugh family from?

You can see how Reitenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitenbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Reitenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitenbaugh 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 Reitenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Reitenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Reitenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitenbaugh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Reitenbaugh. 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 43 military records available for the last name Reitenbaugh. For the veterans among your Reitenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reitenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reitenbaugh in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitenbaugh 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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