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Richall Family History

Richall Surname 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: Michael, Rishell, Schall, Birchall, Richard, Chall, Rochell, Michal

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Where is the Richall family from?

You can see how Richall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Richall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 4 Richall families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Richall families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Richall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richall 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Richall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Richall. For the veterans among your Richall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Richall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Richall in 1972 was 91, and 26 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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