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Rishal Family History

Rishal 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: Rishel, Risher, Rishell, Fishel, Mihal, Kristal, Rosal, Isham

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Where is the Rishal family from?

You can see how Rishal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rishal families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rishal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rishal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rishal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishal 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 49 census records available for the last name Rishal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishal 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rishal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rishal. For the veterans among your Rishal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rishal

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