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Reiels Family History

Reiels 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: Riels, Reels, Revels, Reis, Ries, Redel, Reil, Reidel, Kreifels

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Reiels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Reiels. 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 12 military records available for the last name Reiels. For the veterans among your Reiels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Reiels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Reiels in 1963 was 80, and 97 in 1995.

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