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Riele Family History

Riele 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: Miele, Riebe, Riepe, Wiele, Riege, Riewe, Riede, Viele, Rieke, Riel

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Where is the Riele family from?

You can see how Riele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Riele families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riele 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 288 census records available for the last name Riele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riele 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Riele. 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 45 military records available for the last name Riele. For the veterans among your Riele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Riele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Riele in 1968 was 62, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riele 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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