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Rielich Family History

Rielich 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: Milich, Belich, Redlich, Reich, Yelich, Rebich, Lillich, Delich

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Where is the Rielich family from?

You can see how Rielich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rielich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rielich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rielich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rielich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rielich 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 12 census records available for the last name Rielich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rielich 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rielich. 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 Rielich. For the veterans among your Rielich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rielich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Rielich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rielich in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rielich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rielich 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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