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Reille Family History

Reille 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: Reilly, Reville, Reigle, Reile, Reilley, Pille, Deville, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Reille family from?

You can see how Reille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reille family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Reille families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reille's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reille families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reille 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 Reille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reille. 100% of Reille women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Reille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reille 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Reille. 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 48 military records available for the last name Reille. For the veterans among your Reille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reille lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Reille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reille in 1953 was 48, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reille 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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