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Reels Family History

Reels Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Reel.

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


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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 1911 there were 7 Reels families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Reels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reels families in 1911.
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What did your Reels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reels. 48% of Reels men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reels women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reels were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Reels family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reels 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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