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Reigelman Family History

Reigelman 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: Eidelman, Engelman, Beidelman, Seidelman, Teitelman, Geiselman

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Where is the Reigelman family from?

You can see how Reigelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reigelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Reigelman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reigelman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Reigelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reigelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reigelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reigelman. 50% of Reigelman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Reigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigelman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Reigelman. 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 89 military records available for the last name Reigelman. For the veterans among your Reigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Reigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reigelman in 1961 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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