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Reichmuth Family History

Reichmuth Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: from the medieval personal name Richmut from Middle High German rīch ‘noble powerful’ + muot ‘mind sense’.

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


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Where is the Reichmuth family from?

You can see how Reichmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichmuth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichmuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Reichmuth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichmuth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reichmuth families in 1911.
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What did your Reichmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichmuth. 55% of Reichmuth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Reichmuth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichmuth were Butcher and Librarian.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Librarian
    29%

What Reichmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Reichmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichmuth 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Reichmuth. 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 319 military records available for the last name Reichmuth. For the veterans among your Reichmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichmuth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reichmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reichmuth in 1961 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichmuth 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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