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Reichlinger Family History

Reichlinger Name 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: Reichling, Eichinger, Reisinger, Schlinger, Reichlin, Leichliter

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Where is the Reichlinger family from?

You can see how Reichlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Reichlinger families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Reichlinger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Reichlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichlinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reichlinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Reichlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichlinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Reichlinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Reichlinger. For the veterans among your Reichlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichlinger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Reichlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reichlinger in 1975 was 79, and 97 in 1988.

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