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Reyland Family History

Reyland Surname Meaning

From any of several minor places named with Old English ēg-land ‘island’ with the R- from misdivision of Middle English atter eyland ‘at the island’.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Reyland family from?

You can see how Reyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reyland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Reyland families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reyland's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Reyland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reyland 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 Reyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reyland. 34% of Reyland men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Reyland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer Barker Gardener
    34%
  • Newsagent
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reyland 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Reyland. 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 125 military records available for the last name Reyland. For the veterans among your Reyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reyland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reyland in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reyland 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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