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Reigler Family History

Reigler 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: Reisler, Reifler, Reigner, Seigler, Reigle, Zeigler, Rigler, Reiger

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Where is the Reigler family from?

You can see how Reigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Reigler families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reigler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reigler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reigler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reigler. 100% of Reigler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigler 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Reigler. 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 140 military records available for the last name Reigler. For the veterans among your Reigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Reigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Reigler in 1959 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigler 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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