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Riehler Family History

Riehler 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: Piehler, Riegler, Biehler, Riehle, Risher, Richter, Bieler, Richer

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Where is the Riehler family from?

You can see how Riehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Riehler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riehler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riehler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Riehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riehler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Riehler. 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 22 military records available for the last name Riehler. For the veterans among your Riehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riehler lifespan?

Average Riehler life expectancy in 1997 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riehler 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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