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Rehl Family History

Rehl Name Meaning

German:: probably a habitational name from Rehl in Rhineland or Rehlen in former East Prussia. see Riehl .

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


Similar surnames: Real, Pehl, Reil, Riehl, Oehl, Mehl, Ruhl, Hehl, Rehm, Rehr

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Where is the Rehl family from?

You can see how Rehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rehl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rehl. 21% of Rehl men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Rehl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rehl were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Merchant
    9%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rehl 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Rehl. 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 638 military records available for the last name Rehl. For the veterans among your Rehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rehl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rehl in 1952 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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