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Reithel Family History

Reithel 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, Reitzel, Raithel, Reither, Eitel, Keitel, Reidel, Reiter

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Where is the Reithel family from?

You can see how Reithel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reithel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Reithel family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reithel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Reithel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reithel 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 Reithel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reithel. 36% of Reithel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reithel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reithel were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Reithel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Reithel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithel 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Reithel. 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 230 military records available for the last name Reithel. For the veterans among your Reithel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reithel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reithel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reithel in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reithel 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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