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Reithmeyer Family History

Reithmeyer 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: Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Rothmeyer, Heitmeyer, Rustemeyer, Wittmeyer

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Where is the Reithmeyer family from?

You can see how Reithmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reithmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reithmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Reithmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Reithmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reithmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reithmeyer 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 Reithmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reithmeyer. 50% of Reithmeyer men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Reithmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Reithmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reithmeyer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Reithmeyer. 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 110 military records available for the last name Reithmeyer. For the veterans among your Reithmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reithmeyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Reithmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reithmeyer in 1955 was 48, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reithmeyer 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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