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Reiling Family History

Reiling Name Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Reilingen in Baden. possibly from a derivative of Reil

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


Similar surnames: Dreiling, Rehling, Geiling, Elling, Rexing, Reading, Readling, Redlin

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Where is the Reiling family from?

You can see how Reiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reiling families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reiling's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reiling families in 1891.
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What did your Reiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reiling. 50% of Reiling men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Reiling 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Prison Officer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiling 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Reiling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reiling. For the veterans among your Reiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiling lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reiling in 1942 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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