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Reall Family History

Reall 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: Real, Ryall, Reale, Rall, Beall, Neall, Reali, Teall, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Reall family from?

You can see how Reall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Reall families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reall. 25% of Reall men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Reall women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reall were Laborer and Student Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Student Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reall 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Reall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 778 military records available for the last name Reall. For the veterans among your Reall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reall lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Reall in 1953 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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