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Richelt Family History

Richelt 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: Richel, Richert, Reichelt, Rishell, Rachel, Richer, Michel, Richey

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Where is the Richelt family from?

You can see how Richelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Richelt families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Richelt's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Richelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richelt 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 164 census records available for the last name Richelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richelt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Richelt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Richelt. For the veterans among your Richelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richelt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Richelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Richelt in 1969 was 93, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richelt 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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