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Reiger Name Meaning

German: variant of Reiher .

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


Similar surnames: Reier, Reiter, Kreiger, Reiser, Roiger, Neiger, Weiger, Reider

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Where is the Reiger family from?

You can see how Reiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reiger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reiger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Reiger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiger. 18% of Reiger men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Reiger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiger were Farm Labor and Stenographer. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Reiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reiger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reiger. For the veterans among your Reiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Reiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reiger in 1950 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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