Reitzell Family History

Reitzell Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Reitzel, Leitzell, Neitzel, Weitzel, Reutzel, Ritzel, Wentzell, Rentzel, Wetzell, Leitzel

5,000 record(s) for Reitzell

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
186	Military Records
38	Immigration Records
984	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Reitzell family from?

You can see how Reitzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reitzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reitzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reitzell family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reitzell's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Reitzell families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reitzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reitzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reitzell. 45% of Reitzell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reitzell women worked as a Waitress.

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

45%

Laborer

17%

Salesman

17%

Accountant

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Reitzell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 984 census records available for the last name Reitzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reitzell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Reitzell. 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.

Military Records

There are 186 military records available for the last name Reitzell. For the veterans among your Reitzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Reitzell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reitzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reitzell in 1959 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reitzell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.