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Richiell Family History

Richiell 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: Rishell, Tichnell, Richie, Rochell, Michiels, Michell, Richel

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Where is the Richiell family from?

You can see how Richiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richiell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Richiell family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Richiell's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Richiell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richiell 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 19 census records available for the last name Richiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richiell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Richiell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Richiell. For the veterans among your Richiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richiell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Richiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Richiell in 1965 was 56, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richiell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richiell 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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