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Reihl Family History

Reihl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reihle (see Reil 2 and ) or of Riehl.

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


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Where is the Reihl family from?

You can see how Reihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reihl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reihl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 45 Reihl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Reihl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reihl families in 1880.
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What did your Reihl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Reihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reihl 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Reihl. 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 751 military records available for the last name Reihl. For the veterans among your Reihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reihl lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Reihl in 1949 was 62, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reihl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reihl 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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