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Richal Family History

Richal 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: Michal, Rachal, Richel, Rich, Michael, Rachel, Richer, Michel, Richey

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Where is the Richal family from?

You can see how Richal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Richal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Richal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Richal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Richal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richal. 100% of Richal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Richal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richal 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Richal. 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 329 military records available for the last name Richal. For the veterans among your Richal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Richal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Richal in 1970 was 76, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richal 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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