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Reichler Family History

Reichler Name 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: Reicher, Beichler, Reichle, Reichner, Eichler, Treichler, Reichley

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Where is the Reichler family from?

You can see how Reichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Reichler families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reichler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reichler families in 1891.
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What did your Reichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichler. 50% of Reichler men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Reichler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichler were Teacher and Secretary. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichler 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Reichler. 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 498 military records available for the last name Reichler. For the veterans among your Reichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Reichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Reichler in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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