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Reigl Family History

Reigl 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: Reil, Reigel, Heigl, Reihl, Reigh, Reigle, Weigl, Reis, Real, Neill

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Where is the Reigl family from?

You can see how Reigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reigl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Reigl families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigl's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Reigl families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Reigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigl 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Reigl. 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 207 military records available for the last name Reigl. For the veterans among your Reigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Reigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reigl in 1973 was 86, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigl 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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