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Reitzel Family History

Reitzel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic name Ragizo derived from compound names formed with rag- ‘counsel’ as the first element.

Nickname from Middle High German reiz(z)el ‘bait’ (for fowling).

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


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Where is the Reitzel family from?

You can see how Reitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Reitzel families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Reitzel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reitzel families in 1911.
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What did your Reitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reitzel. 100% of Reitzel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Reitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitzel 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Reitzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reitzel. For the veterans among your Reitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitzel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Reitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reitzel in 1944 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitzel 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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