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Richow Family History

Richow 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: Reichow, Rachow, Rochow, Rich, Richer, Pichon, Richey, Chow, Nichol

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Where is the Richow family from?

You can see how Richow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Richow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Richow family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Richow's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Richow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Richow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richow 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Richow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Richow. For the veterans among your Richow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Richow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Richow in 1969 was 86, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richow 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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