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Richbell Family History

Richbell Surname Meaning

Possibly an English adaptation of the place-name Richeboeuf in Taponnat-Fleurignac (Poitou-Charente),

this name is still current as a surname in western France.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Richbell family from?

You can see how Richbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Richbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Richbell families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Richbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richbell families in 1891.
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What did your Richbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Richbell. 50% of Richbell men worked as a Bricklayer and 93% of Richbell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richbell were Labourer (general and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Labourer (general
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 167 immigration records available for the last name Richbell. 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 128 military records available for the last name Richbell. For the veterans among your Richbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richbell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Richbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Richbell in 1968 was 75, and 82 in 2001.

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