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Reichertz Family History

Reichertz 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: Reichert, Reicher, Eichert, Weichert, Reichart, Richert, Reichelt

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Where is the Reichertz family from?

You can see how Reichertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichertz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Reichertz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichertz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichertz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Reichertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Reichertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichertz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Reichertz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Reichertz. For the veterans among your Reichertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichertz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Reichertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Reichertz in 1962 was 39, and 85 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichertz 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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