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Reils Family History

Reils 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: Reis, Reil, Reiss, Neils, Reins, Seils, Reels, Reile, Reily, Real

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Where is the Reils family from?

You can see how Reils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reils family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Reils families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reils's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Reils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Reils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reils 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Reils. 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 Reils. For the veterans among your Reils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reils lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Reils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reils in 1950 was 64, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reils 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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