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Reichlin Family History

Reichlin Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Richelin.

Jewish (from Belarus; Raykhlin): from the Yiddish female personal name Raykhle, a pet form of Raykhe which in turn is derived from Yiddish raykh ‘rich’.

The Yiddish term raykh serves as the foundation for the name, emphasizing wealth or abundance.

The name also incorporates the Slavic possessive suffix -in, which provides a unique characteristic to its structure.

Thus, the origins of Raykhlin reflect a blend of cultural influences and linguistic elements.

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


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You can see how Reichlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Reichlin families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reichlin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Reichlin families in 1880.
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What did your Reichlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichlin. 50% of Reichlin men worked as an Owner and 67% of Reichlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichlin were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Reichlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichlin 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Reichlin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Reichlin. For the veterans among your Reichlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichlin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reichlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reichlin in 1954 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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