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Reilein Family History

Reilein 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: Rehbein, Reiten, Reisen, Reiley, Redlin, Reiling, Uehlein, Keilen

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Where is the Reilein family from?

You can see how Reilein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reilein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reilein families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Reilein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reilein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilein 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 Reilein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reilein. 100% of Reilein women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

What Reilein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Reilein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reilein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Reilein. For the veterans among your Reilein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Reilein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reilein in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reilein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reilein 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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