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Reitsma Family History

Reitsma Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Reitse composed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

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


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Where is the Reitsma family from?

You can see how Reitsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitsma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitsma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reitsma families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reitsma's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reitsma families in 1880.
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What did your Reitsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitsma. 34% of Reitsma men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Reitsma women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitsma were Painter and House Work.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reitsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitsma 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Reitsma. 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 219 military records available for the last name Reitsma. For the veterans among your Reitsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitsma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reitsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reitsma in 1963 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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