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Riehlman Family History

Riehlman 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: Richman, Mehlman, Kielman, Moehlman, Ruhlman, Fehlman, Rohlman

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Where is the Riehlman family from?

You can see how Riehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riehlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riehlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Riehlman families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Riehlman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Riehlman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Riehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riehlman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Riehlman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Riehlman. For the veterans among your Riehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riehlman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Riehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Riehlman in 1965 was 59, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riehlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riehlman 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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