Rishell Family History

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Rishell Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered spelling of the English habitational name Rushall, from either of two places so named, in Norfolk and Wiltshire. In both cases the second element is halh ‘nook of land’; the first element of the place in Norfolk, recorded in Domesday Book as Riuessala, is uncertain; that of the Wiltshire place is believed to be an Old English personal name, Rust. Altered spelling of German Rischel (see Rishel).

Similar surnames: Rishel, Shell, Isbell, Rothell, Bissell, Riddell, Lightell, Rosell

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You can see how Rishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rishell families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rishell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rishell's in the UK. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rishell families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rishell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rishell Family Occupations

What did your Rishell ancestors do for a living?

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Laborer
23%
Farmer
15%
Blacksmith
8%
Butcher
8%

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Rishell Historical Records

What Rishell family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rishell. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rishell. For the veterans among your Rishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1881 Canadian census records for Rishell

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rishell. 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.

View all Rishell immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rishell. For the veterans among your Rishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rishell military records

Rishell Life Expectancy

What is the average Rishell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rishell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rishell in 1946 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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