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Rikheim Family History

Rikheim 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: Risher, Rishell, Manheim, Richer, Heim, Keim, Richey, Riehm, Rhem

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Where is the Rikheim family from?

You can see how Rikheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rikheim family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikheim's in USA. California had the highest population of Rikheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikheim 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 46 census records available for the last name Rikheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikheim 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rikheim. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rikheim. For the veterans among your Rikheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikheim lifespan?

Average Rikheim life expectancy in 1963 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikheim 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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