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Reel Name Meaning

Dutch: from a shortened form of the Germanic name Radilo, itself a short form of a compound name formed with rad ‘counsel’, ‘advice’ as the first element, for example Radolf. Compare Ralph.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reek, Reil, Redel, Reeb, Regel, Reep, Peel, Rees, Gehl, Reul

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Reel Family Origin

Where is the Reel family from?

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You can see how Reel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Reel families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Reel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Reel Family Occupations

What did your Reel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Reel. 22% of Reel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Reel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reel were Carpenter and Saleslady

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Frerrant
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Reel Historical Records

What Reel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Reel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reel. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Reel. For the veterans among your Reel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Reel Life Expectancy

What is the average Reel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Reel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reel in 1945 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reel 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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