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Reitze Family History

Reitze 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, Leite, Beitz, Reiter, Retzer, Reetz, Eitzen, Reise

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Where is the Reitze family from?

You can see how Reitze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Reitze families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Reitze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reitze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitze 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 Reitze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitze. 42% of Reitze men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reitze women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reitze were Mill Man and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mill Man
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Reitze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reitze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitze 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Reitze. 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 317 military records available for the last name Reitze. For the veterans among your Reitze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitze lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Reitze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reitze in 1950 was 32, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitze 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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