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Riell Family History

Riell 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: Riehl, Rill, Riel, Tiell, Riels, Rielly, Roell, Riedl, Riely, Gill

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Where is the Riell family from?

You can see how Riell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Riell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Riell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Riell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riell 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 Riell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riell. 100% of Riell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Riell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riell 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Riell. 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 265 military records available for the last name Riell. For the veterans among your Riell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Riell in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riell 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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