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Reail Family History

Reail Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Real, Reil, Rail, Reis, Beal, Read, Neal, Peil, Rais, Keil

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Where is the Reail family from?

You can see how Reail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reail family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reail family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Reail's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Reail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Reail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reail 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Reail. 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 4 military records available for the last name Reail. For the veterans among your Reail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reail lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Reail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Reail in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reail 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.

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