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Reichstein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places called Reichstein (in Saxony) or Reichenstein (in Rhineland Schleswig-Holstein and Württemberg).

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


Similar surnames: Beilstein, Einstein, Rechtin, Rothstein, Eichen, Reichwein, Lipstein

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Where is the Reichstein family from?

You can see how Reichstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Reichstein families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Reichstein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Reichstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichstein. 20% of Reichstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reichstein women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichstein 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Reichstein. 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 431 military records available for the last name Reichstein. For the veterans among your Reichstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reichstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reichstein in 1964 was 85, and 71 in 2003.

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