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Reile Name Meaning

German: variant of Reil

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


Similar surnames: Reiley, Reil, Reule, Reigle, Raile, Reily, Veil, Renne, Meile, Reif

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Where is the Reile family from?

You can see how Reile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Reile families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Reile's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reile. 60% of Reile men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Reile women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reile 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Reile. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Reile. For the veterans among your Reile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reile lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Reile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reile in 1951 was 45, and 78 in 2003.

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