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Reehling Family History

Reehling 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: Freehling, Rehling, Ruehling, Roehling, Teeling, Keeling, Peeling

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Where is the Reehling family from?

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

What did your Reehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reehling. 100% of Reehling men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Reehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reehling 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reehling. 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 98 military records available for the last name Reehling. For the veterans among your Reehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reehling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Reehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reehling in 1962 was 47, and 93 in 2000.

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