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Reehl Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Riehl .

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


Similar surnames: Reihl, Reeh, Keel, Yehl, Beel, Rees, Meehl, Kiehl, Piehl, Muehl

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Where is the Reehl family from?

You can see how Reehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Reehl families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Reehl's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Reehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reehl. 27% of Reehl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Reehl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reehl were Machinist and Cashier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reehl 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Reehl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 308 military records available for the last name Reehl. For the veterans among your Reehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reehl in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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