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Richael Family History

Richael Name 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: Michael, Richel, Richter, Rachel, Richer, Michel, Richley, Raphael

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Where is the Richael family from?

You can see how Richael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Richael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Richael families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Richael's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Richael families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richael. 60% of Richael men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Richael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richael 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Richael. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Richael. For the veterans among your Richael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richael lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Richael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Richael in 1968 was 89, and 63 in 2002.

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