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Rischell Family History

Rischell 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: Rishell, Winchell, Mitchell, Kitchell, Rishel, Rochell, Fischel

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Where is the Rischell family from?

You can see how Rischell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rischell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rischell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rischell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rischell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischell 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 60 census records available for the last name Rischell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rischell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rischell. For the veterans among your Rischell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Rischell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rischell in 1986 was 76, and 31 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischell 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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