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Reul Name Meaning

German:: diminutive of Reh . from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ for instance Rudolf .

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


Similar surnames: Reil, Reum, Reel, Real, Reule, Requa, Gehl, Gell, Reeb, Yell

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Where is the Reul family from?

You can see how Reul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Reul families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Reul's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Reul families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reul. 28% of Reul men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Reul women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reul were Farming and Waitress. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    46%
  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reul 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Reul. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reul. For the veterans among your Reul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reul lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Reul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reul in 1958 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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