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Reigel Family History

Reigel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a long-legged person from Middle High German reigel ‘heron’. Altered form of German Riegel.

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


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Where is the Reigel family from?

You can see how Reigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reigel family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reigel families in 1891.
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What did your Reigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reigel. 27% of Reigel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Reigel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reigel were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Reigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigel 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Reigel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reigel. For the veterans among your Reigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Reigel in 1957 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigel 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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