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Reichling Family History

Reichling Name Meaning

Swiss German and German: from a variant of the medieval personal name Rīchelin. German: habitational name from either of two places so named in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Reichlin, Rehling, Hickling, Richwine, Freehling, Ridling, Riling

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Where is the Reichling family from?

You can see how Reichling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Reichling families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Reichling's in USA. California had the highest population of Reichling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reichling. 100% of Reichling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reichling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichling 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Reichling. 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 760 military records available for the last name Reichling. For the veterans among your Reichling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Reichling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reichling in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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