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Rhiel Family History

Rhiel 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: Thiel, Riel, Shiel, Kiel, Hill, Ries, Rubel, Briel, Rogel, Redel

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Where is the Rhiel family from?

You can see how Rhiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhiel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rhiel family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhiel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rhiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rhiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhiel. 40% of Rhiel men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Rhiel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Butcher
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rhiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhiel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rhiel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Rhiel. For the veterans among your Rhiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rhiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rhiel in 1966 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhiel 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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