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Riceley Family History

Riceley 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: Richley, Niceley, Ridley, Bickley, Richey, Riley, Reckley, Rackley

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Where is the Riceley family from?

You can see how Riceley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riceley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Riceley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riceley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riceley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Riceley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riceley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Riceley. 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 Riceley. For the veterans among your Riceley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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