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Reitenbach Family History

Reitenbach Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Reidenbach a habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Reitenbach family from?

You can see how Reitenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Reitenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Reitenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Reitenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitenbach. 60% of Reitenbach men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Reitenbach women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitenbach were Inspector and House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    67%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Reitenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Reitenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitenbach 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Reitenbach. 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 182 military records available for the last name Reitenbach. For the veterans among your Reitenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reitenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reitenbach in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitenbach 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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