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Riehl Family History

Riehl Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place called Riehl or Rühle. altered form of the personal name Rühle a pet form of Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Riehl family from?

You can see how Riehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Riehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Riehl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riehl families in 1891.
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What did your Riehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riehl. 17% of Riehl men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Riehl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riehl were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Riehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riehl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riehl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Riehl. For the veterans among your Riehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riehl lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Riehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riehl in 1945 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

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