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Reul Family History

Reul Surname Meaning

German:: diminutive of Reh. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ for instance Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Reul family from?

You can see how Reul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Reul families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Reul's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reul families in 1891.
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What did your Reul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reul. 100% of Reul men worked as a Hairdresser.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reul 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Reul. 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 Reul. For the veterans among your Reul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reul lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reul in 1958 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reul 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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