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Reiling Family History

Reiling Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Reilingen in Baden. possibly from a derivative of Reil

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


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Where is the Reiling family from?

You can see how Reiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reiling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Reiling family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiling's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reiling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reiling. 27% of Reiling men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Reiling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reiling were Butcher 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Butcher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Reiling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiling 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Reiling. 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 Reiling. For the veterans among your Reiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiling lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reiling in 1942 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiling 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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