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Reels Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Reel .

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


Similar surnames: Geels, Neels, Roels, Riels, Keels, Reel, Freels, Meers, Reins, Rewis

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Where is the Reels family from?

You can see how Reels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Reels families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Reels's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Reels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reels. 100% of Reels 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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reels 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Reels. 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 Reels. For the veterans among your Reels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Reels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reels in 1944 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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