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Riethle Family History

Riethle 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: Roethle, Riehle, Biehle, Roethler, Rieth, Riehl, Rittle, Riegle

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Where is the Riethle family from?

You can see how Riethle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riethle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riethle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Riethle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Riethle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Riethle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riethle 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 48 census records available for the last name Riethle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riethle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Riethle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Riethle. For the veterans among your Riethle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riethle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Riethle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riethle in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riethle 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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