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Reitterer Family History

Reitterer 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: Retterer, Wetterer, Reitmeier, Ketterer, Reitter, Fitterer, Litterer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitterer 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 18 census records available for the last name Reitterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitterer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reitterer. 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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There are 92 military records available for the last name Reitterer. For the veterans among your Reitterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitterer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Reitterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reitterer in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2000.

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