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Reitnour Family History

Reitnour 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: Reitnauer, Rednour, Ridnour, Ritenour, Reisner, Ridenour, Leitner

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Where is the Reitnour family from?

You can see how Reitnour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitnour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitnour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Reitnour family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitnour's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitnour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitnour 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 Reitnour ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Reitnour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Reitnour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitnour 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reitnour. 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 40 military records available for the last name Reitnour. For the veterans among your Reitnour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitnour lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Reitnour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reitnour in 1969 was 90, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitnour 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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