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Reiland Family History

Reiland Surname Meaning

German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) and Luxembourgish: unexplained. Compare Ryland.

In some cases also Norwegian: very rare variant of Roland a habitational name from the farm name Røyland.

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


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Where is the Reiland family from?

You can see how Reiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Reiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Reiland families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Reiland's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Reiland families in 1891.
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What did your Reiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiland. 22% of Reiland men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Reiland women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiland were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiland 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Reiland. 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 959 military records available for the last name Reiland. For the veterans among your Reiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reiland in 1956 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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