This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Reitmyer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Reitmyer Family History

Reitmyer 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, Reiter, Reitter, Heitmeyer, Reimer, Whitmyer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Reitmyer family from?

You can see how Reitmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reitmyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Reitmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitmyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Reitmyer ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Reitmyer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Reitmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Reitmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitmyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Reitmyer

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Reitmyer. 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.

View all Reitmyer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Reitmyer. For the veterans among your Reitmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Reitmyer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Reitmyer family history

Discover More

What is the average Reitmyer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Reitmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reitmyer in 1980 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitmyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitmyer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Reitmyer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial