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Reimel Name Meaning

German: variant of Reimelt a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Reimbold composed of the elements ragin ‘advice counsel’ + bald ‘bold brave’.

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


Similar surnames: Reibel, Remmel, Reimer, Reil, Reidel, Rimel, Redmer, Leidel, Weinel

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Where is the Reimel family from?

You can see how Reimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reimel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Reimel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reimel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reimel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reimel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reimel. 23% of Reimel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reimel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reimel were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reimel 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Reimel. 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 541 military records available for the last name Reimel. For the veterans among your Reimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reimel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reimel in 1958 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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