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Reichl Family History

Reichl Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria): variant of Reichel

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


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Where is the Reichl family from?

You can see how Reichl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Reichl families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Reichl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reichl families in 1911.
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What did your Reichl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichl. 43% of Reichl men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

What Reichl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichl 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Reichl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reichl. For the veterans among your Reichl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Reichl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Reichl in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reichl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichl 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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