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Riechel Family History

Riechel 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, Rechel, Rachel, Richer, Michel, Riegel, Richey, Reichel

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Where is the Riechel family from?

You can see how Riechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Riechel families living in Illinois. This was about 61% of all the recorded Riechel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Riechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riechel 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 Riechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riechel. 50% of Riechel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Riechel women worked as a Beautician.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Riechel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechel 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Riechel. 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 129 military records available for the last name Riechel. For the veterans among your Riechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Riechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Riechel in 1968 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riechel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riechel 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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