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Reiler Family History

Reiler 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: Reifer, Reiser, Reiter, Reiner, Reiber, Reider, Keiler, Reisler

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Where is the Reiler family from?

You can see how Reiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Reiler families living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reiler's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Reiler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiler 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 Reiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiler. 56% of Reiler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reiler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiler were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Reiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Reiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiler 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Reiler. 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 191 military records available for the last name Reiler. For the veterans among your Reiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Reiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Reiler in 1969 was 77, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiler 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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