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Richel Family History

Richel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Reich).

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


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Where is the Richel family from?

You can see how Richel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Richel families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Richel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richel families in 1891.
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What did your Richel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richel. 100% of Richel 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Richel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Richel. 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 594 military records available for the last name Richel. For the veterans among your Richel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Richel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Richel in 1963 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richel 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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