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Reitzle Family History

Reitzle 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: Reitz, Reitzel, Ritzler, Reichle, Neitzke, Leitzke, Meitzler, Rittle

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Where is the Reitzle family from?

You can see how Reitzle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitzle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitzle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Reitzle families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Reitzle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reitzle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitzle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reitzle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reitzle. 100% of Reitzle men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Reitzle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Reitzle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitzle 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reitzle. 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 81 military records available for the last name Reitzle. For the veterans among your Reitzle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitzle lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Reitzle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Reitzle in 1981 was 70, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitzle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitzle 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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