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Reechel Family History

Reechel 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: Reichel, Rechel, Rachel, Eichel, Reicher, Treichel, Peschel, Beecher

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Where is the Reechel family from?

You can see how Reechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reechel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reechel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Reechel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Reechel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Reechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reechel 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 86 census records available for the last name Reechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reechel 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 immigration records available for the last name Reechel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reechel. For the veterans among your Reechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reechel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Reechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reechel in 1976 was 75, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reechel 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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