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Reutlinger Family History

Reutlinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Reutlingen: in Baden-Württemberg, Germany or Zurich canton, Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Reutlinger family from?

You can see how Reutlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reutlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reutlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Reutlinger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Reutlinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reutlinger families in 1911.
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What did your Reutlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reutlinger. 56% of Reutlinger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Reutlinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reutlinger were Electrician and Teacher.

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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
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Reutlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reutlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reutlinger 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Reutlinger. 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 365 military records available for the last name Reutlinger. For the veterans among your Reutlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reutlinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reutlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reutlinger in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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