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Reitner Family History

Reitner 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: Reisner, Leitner, Reiter, Reiner, Reitter, Geitner, Kreitner, Eitner

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Where is the Reitner family from?

You can see how Reitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reitner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reitner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Reitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitner 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Reitner. 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 183 military records available for the last name Reitner. For the veterans among your Reitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Reitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reitner in 1969 was 73, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitner 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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