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Richlin Family History

Richlin 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: Reichlin, Rochlin, Rachlin, Richley, Richman, Richwine, Rivlin

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Where is the Richlin family from?

You can see how Richlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Richlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Richlin families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Richlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Richlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richlin. 43% of Richlin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Richlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richlin were Manager and New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richlin 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Richlin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Richlin. For the veterans among your Richlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richlin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Richlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Richlin in 1958 was 50, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richlin 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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