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Riehle Family History

Riehle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rühle see Ruehle.

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


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Where is the Riehle family from?

You can see how Riehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riehle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Riehle families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Riehle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Riehle families in 1880.
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What did your Riehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riehle. 24% of Riehle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Riehle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riehle were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Riehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riehle 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Riehle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riehle. For the veterans among your Riehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riehle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Riehle in 1959 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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