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Reelman Family History

Reelman 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: Creelman, Reesman, Peelman, Seelman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman

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Where is the Reelman family from?

You can see how Reelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reelman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Reelman families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Reelman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Reelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Reelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reelman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Reelman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Reelman. For the veterans among your Reelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reelman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Reelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reelman in 1975 was 82, and 64 in 1989.

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