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Reichmeyer Family History

Reichmeyer 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: Eickmeyer, Richmeier, Reitmeyer, Reitmeier, Reicher, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Reichmeyer family from?

You can see how Reichmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Reichmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Reichmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichmeyer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reichmeyer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Reichmeyer. For the veterans among your Reichmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichmeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Reichmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reichmeyer in 1972 was 69, and 89 in 1999.

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