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Reahl Family History

Reahl 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: Real, Rehl, Rahl, Reihl, Deahl, Reehl, Meahl, Beal, Ahl, Read

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Where is the Reahl family from?

You can see how Reahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Reahl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reahl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reahl 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 Reahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reahl. 34% of Reahl men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Reahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Reahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reahl 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Reahl. 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 144 military records available for the last name Reahl. For the veterans among your Reahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Reahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reahl in 1963 was 80, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reahl 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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