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Reittenger Family History

Reittenger 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: Rittinger, Rettinger, Pittenger, Gettinger, Reisinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Reittenger family from?

You can see how Reittenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reittenger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Reittenger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reittenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reittenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reittenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Reittenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reittenger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Reittenger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Reittenger. For the veterans among your Reittenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reittenger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Reittenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reittenger in 1967 was 59, and 63 in 1970.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reittenger 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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