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Richlie Family History

Richlie 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: Richie, Richley, Reichlin, Richwine, Rychlik, Rochlin, Rachlin

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Where is the Richlie family from?

You can see how Richlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Richlie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Richlie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Richlie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Richlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richlie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Richlie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Richlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richlie 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Richlie. 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 33 military records available for the last name Richlie. For the veterans among your Richlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richlie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Richlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Richlie in 1962 was 28, and 86 in 2003.

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