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Reitmaier Family History

Reitmaier 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: Reitmeier, Reitnauer, Reitmeyer, Reitman, Reiter, Reitter, Reinauer

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reitmaier 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 Reitmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitmaier 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Reitmaier. 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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There are 346 military records available for the last name Reitmaier. For the veterans among your Reitmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reitmaier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reitmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reitmaier in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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