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Reitzner Family History

Reitzner 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: Weitzner, Reisner, Metzner, Leitner, Reiter, Rittner, Reiner, Retzer

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Where is the Reitzner family from?

You can see how Reitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reitzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Reitzner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reitzner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reitzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitzner 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 Reitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitzner. 60% of Reitzner men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Reitzner women worked as a Typing.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typing
    100%

What Reitzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Reitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitzner 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Reitzner. 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 225 military records available for the last name Reitzner. For the veterans among your Reitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitzner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Reitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reitzner in 1957 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reitzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitzner 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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