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Reehil Family History

Reehil 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: Reehl, Reil, Reekie, Reel, Riehl, Roehl, Rehl, Reeh, Freehill, Reihl

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Where is the Reehil family from?

You can see how Reehil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reehil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Reehil families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reehil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reehil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reehil 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 Reehil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Help was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reehil. 100% of Reehil women worked as a Domestic Help.

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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

  • Domestic Help
    100%

What Reehil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Reehil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reehil 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Reehil. 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 77 military records available for the last name Reehil. For the veterans among your Reehil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reehil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Reehil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reehil in 1962 was 69, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reehil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reehil 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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