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Rischel Family History

Rischel 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: Rishel, Fischel, Ritschel, Richel, Pischel, Bischel, Mischel, Rische

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Where is the Rischel family from?

You can see how Rischel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rischel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rischel families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rischel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rischel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rischel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rischel. 50% of Rischel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rischel women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rischel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Rischel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischel 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Rischel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rischel. For the veterans among your Rischel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Rischel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rischel in 1978 was 56, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischel 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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