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Richak Family History

Richak 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: Rich, Richer, Richey, Richman, Machak, Cihak, Jicha, Ishak, Richie

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Where is the Richak family from?

You can see how Richak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Richak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Richak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Richak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richak 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 Richak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coning
    100%

What Richak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Richak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Richak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Richak. For the veterans among your Richak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Richak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Richak in 1969 was 72, and 79 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richak 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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