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Rithel Family History

Rithel 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: Raithel, Rishel, Ritzel, Rittel, Rathel, Richel, Risher, Eitel

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Where is the Rithel family from?

You can see how Rithel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rithel families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Rithel families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rithel's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Rithel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rithel 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 53 census records available for the last name Rithel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rithel. 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 military records available for the last name Rithel. For the veterans among your Rithel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithel lifespan?

Average Rithel life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithel 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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