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Reichal Family History

Reichal 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: Reichel, Reichl, Reich, Eichel, Reicher, Reichman, Treichel, Reichle

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Where is the Reichal family from?

You can see how Reichal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Reichal families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 2 Reichal families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Reichal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichal 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 Reichal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reichal. 100% of Reichal 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%

What Reichal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Reichal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichal 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Reichal. 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 20 military records available for the last name Reichal. For the veterans among your Reichal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Reichal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reichal in 1966 was 50, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichal 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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