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Ricail Family History

Ricail 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: Cail, Rickel, Richie, Riccio, Mical, Wical, Richel, Ridall, Ricci

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Where is the Ricail family from?

You can see how Ricail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ricail family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricail's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ricail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricail 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 19 census records available for the last name Ricail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricail 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 immigration records available for the last name Ricail. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ricail. For the veterans among your Ricail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricail lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ricail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ricail in 1969 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricail 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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