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Riebesehl Family History

Riebesehl 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: Riedesel, Riebel, Giesel, Reese, Giebel, Biebel, Riegel, Kiesel

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Where is the Riebesehl family from?

You can see how Riebesehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riebesehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riebesehl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Riebesehl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riebesehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riebesehl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Riebesehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riebesehl 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Riebesehl. 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 78 military records available for the last name Riebesehl. For the veterans among your Riebesehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riebesehl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Riebesehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riebesehl in 1964 was 77, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riebesehl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riebesehl 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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