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Reills Family History

Reills 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: Reilly, Reis, Neill, Reil, Wells, Rella, Mills, Reiss, Mells, Revill

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Where is the Reills family from?

You can see how Reills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reills family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reills families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Reills families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reills's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reills families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reills surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Reills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reills 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 Reills. 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 33 military records available for the last name Reills. For the veterans among your Reills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reills lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Reills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reills in 1964 was 72, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reills 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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