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Richgels Family History

Richgels Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Richgels family from?

You can see how Richgels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richgels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Richgels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Richgels family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Richgels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richgels families in 1891.
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What did your Richgels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richgels. 29% of Richgels men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Richgels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richgels 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 immigration records available for the last name Richgels. 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 60 military records available for the last name Richgels. For the veterans among your Richgels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richgels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Richgels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Richgels in 1965 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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