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Reitknecht Family History

Reitknecht 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: Gutknecht, Kleinknecht, Barfknecht, Knecht, Reineck, Reinert

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Where is the Reitknecht family from?

You can see how Reitknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitknecht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reitknecht family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reitknecht's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Reitknecht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitknecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Reitknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitknecht 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reitknecht. 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 23 military records available for the last name Reitknecht. For the veterans among your Reitknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitknecht lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Reitknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reitknecht in 1967 was 51, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitknecht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitknecht 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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