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Reichow Family History

Reichow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places called Reichow Reicho or Reichau in Silesia Pomerania former East Prussia and Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Reichow family from?

You can see how Reichow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Reichow families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Reichow's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Reichow families in 1880.
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What did your Reichow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichow. 24% of Reichow men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Reichow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichow were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Reichow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichow 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Reichow. 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 511 military records available for the last name Reichow. For the veterans among your Reichow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reichow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reichow in 1958 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichow 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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