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Reichelson Family History

Reichelson 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: Michelson, Nichelson, Richerson, Richeson, Reichlin, Reierson

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Where is the Reichelson family from?

You can see how Reichelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reichelson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reichelson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Reichelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Reichelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichelson 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Reichelson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Reichelson. For the veterans among your Reichelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Reichelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reichelson in 1964 was 70, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichelson 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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