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Rischmiller Family History

Rischmiller 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: Rissmiller, Rismiller, Rossmiller, Schiller, Buchmiller, Schneller

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Where is the Rischmiller family from?

You can see how Rischmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischmiller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rischmiller families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Rischmiller families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rischmiller's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rischmiller families in 1891.
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What did your Rischmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rischmiller. 85% of Rischmiller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    16%

What Rischmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Rischmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischmiller 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Rischmiller. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rischmiller. For the veterans among your Rischmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischmiller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rischmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rischmiller in 1966 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischmiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischmiller 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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