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Reiller Family History

Reiller Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reisler, Reifler, Reller, Meiller, Reilley, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Reiller family from?

You can see how Reiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reiller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reiller families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 15 Reiller families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reiller's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Reiller families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Reiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reiller. 100% of Reiller women worked as an Attendant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Reiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Reiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reiller 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Reiller. 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 35 military records available for the last name Reiller. For the veterans among your Reiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reiller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Reiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reiller in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reiller 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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