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Reitmeyer Family History

Reitmeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reitmeier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reitmeyer family from?

You can see how Reitmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Reitmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Reitmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Reitmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitmeyer. 19% of Reitmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Reitmeyer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitmeyer were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Sec
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Reitmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reitmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitmeyer 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Reitmeyer. 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 Reitmeyer. For the veterans among your Reitmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitmeyer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reitmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Reitmeyer in 1950 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitmeyer 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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