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Reithmeier Family History

Reithmeier 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: Reitmeier, Richmeier, Reitmeyer, Kreikemeier, Rothmeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Reithmeier family from?

You can see how Reithmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reithmeier family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reithmeier's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Reithmeier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Reithmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithmeier 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Reithmeier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reithmeier. For the veterans among your Reithmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reithmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Reithmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reithmeier in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reithmeier 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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