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Reitmann Family History

Reitmann 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: Reitman, Reimann, Heitmann, Rehmann, Heilmann, Redmann, Reisman

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Where is the Reitmann family from?

You can see how Reitmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Reitmann families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Reitmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reitmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitmann 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 Reitmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Reitmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Reitmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitmann 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Reitmann. 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 339 military records available for the last name Reitmann. For the veterans among your Reitmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reitmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reitmann in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitmann 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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