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Reithemeyer Family History

Reithemeyer 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: Reinkemeyer, Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Rothmeyer, Rustemeyer, Heinemeyer

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Where is the Reithemeyer family from?

You can see how Reithemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reithemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Reithemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reithemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reithemeyer 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 Reithemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reithemeyer. 100% of Reithemeyer men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Reithemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Reithemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithemeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reithemeyer. 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 Reithemeyer. For the veterans among your Reithemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reithemeyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Reithemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reithemeyer in 1970 was 95, and 34 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reithemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reithemeyer 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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