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Reichelt Family History

Reichelt Name Meaning

German:: variant of Reichel variant of Reichel 1 + excrescent -t.

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


Similar surnames: Reichert, Reichl, Heichel, Richert, Deichert, Reichel, Teichert

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Where is the Reichelt family from?

You can see how Reichelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Reichelt families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reichelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Reichelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichelt. 33% of Reichelt men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Reichelt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichelt were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reichelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichelt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reichelt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Reichelt. For the veterans among your Reichelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichelt lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reichelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reichelt in 1947 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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