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Reichenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places in Germany called Reichenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Eichenberger, Reichenberg, Eichelberger, Eisenberger, Rinkenberger

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Where is the Reichenberger family from?

You can see how Reichenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Reichenberger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichenberger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Reichenberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichenberger. 32% of Reichenberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reichenberger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichenberger were Assembler 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
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Assembler
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichenberger 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Reichenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reichenberger. For the veterans among your Reichenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichenberger lifespan?

Average Reichenberger life expectancy in 2003 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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