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Reller Family History

Reller Surname Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name for a miller from the dialect term relle ‘grist mill’.

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


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Where is the Reller family from?

You can see how Reller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Reller families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Reller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reller families in 1891.
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What did your Reller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reller. 100% of Reller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Reller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reller. For the veterans among your Reller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reller in 1956 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reller 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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