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Reischl Name Meaning

South German: nickname from a derivative (diminutive) from Rausch ‘rustling noise of the ornaments of a helmet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reisch, Raisch, Risch, Reich, Reische, Eisch, Resch, Mersch, Fersch

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Where is the Reischl family from?

You can see how Reischl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reischl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Reischl families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Reischl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Reischl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reischl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reischl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reischl. 56% of Reischl 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Reischl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reischl 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Reischl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Reischl. For the veterans among your Reischl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reischl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Reischl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reischl in 1953 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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