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Reilman Family History

Reilman 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: Reitman, Reisman, Beilman, Zeilman, Keilman, Reiman, Heilman, Selman

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Where is the Reilman family from?

You can see how Reilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Reilman family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Reilman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Reilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reilman. 39% of Reilman 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
    39%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%
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What Reilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Reilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reilman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Reilman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Reilman. For the veterans among your Reilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reilman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Reilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reilman in 1957 was 41, and 71 in 2001.

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