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Riegelhuth Family History

Riegelhuth 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: Riegel, Ketelhut, Fingerhut, Eisenhuth, Riegert, Siegel, Ringel

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Where is the Riegelhuth family from?

You can see how Riegelhuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riegelhuth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riegelhuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Riegelhuth families living in California. This was about 94% of all the recorded Riegelhuth's in USA. California had the highest population of Riegelhuth families in 1880.
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What did your Riegelhuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riegelhuth. 100% of Riegelhuth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riegelhuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riegelhuth 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Riegelhuth. 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 54 military records available for the last name Riegelhuth. For the veterans among your Riegelhuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riegelhuth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riegelhuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Riegelhuth in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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