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Richberg Family History

Richberg Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Richburg.

Probably also an altered form of Richburg or Richbourg, surnames of French origin.

This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) is most common among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Richberg family from?

You can see how Richberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Richberg families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richberg's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Richberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richberg 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 Richberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richberg. 57% of Richberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Richberg women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    57%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richberg 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Richberg. 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 209 military records available for the last name Richberg. For the veterans among your Richberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Richberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Richberg in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richberg 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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