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Reigle Family History

Reigle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reigel.

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


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Where is the Reigle family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reigle. 33% of Reigle men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Reigle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reigle were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Reigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigle 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Reigle. 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 Reigle. For the veterans among your Reigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Reigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Reigle in 1947 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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