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Reichley Family History

Reichley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reichle.

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


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Where is the Reichley family from?

You can see how Reichley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reichley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Reichley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Reichley families in 1891.
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What did your Reichley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichley. 25% of Reichley men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Reichley women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichley were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Reichley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichley 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Reichley. 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 283 military records available for the last name Reichley. For the veterans among your Reichley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Reichley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reichley in 1944 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichley 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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