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Reeling Family History

Reeling 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: Teeling, Keeling, Peeling, Rehling, Redling, Reiling, Seeling

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Where is the Reeling family from?

You can see how Reeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reeling families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reeling's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Reeling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reeling. 75% of Reeling 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeling 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Reeling. 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 461 military records available for the last name Reeling. For the veterans among your Reeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reeling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Reeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reeling in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reeling 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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