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Reiters Family History

Reiters 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: Reiter, Reiners, Reimers, Deiters, Rivers, Reuter, Reifer, Kreiter

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Reiters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiters 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Reiters. 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 7 military records available for the last name Reiters. For the veterans among your Reiters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiters lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Reiters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Reiters in 1980 was 92, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiters 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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