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Rischert Family History

Rischert 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: Richert, Risher, Richer, Rickert, Fischer, Rascher, Discher, Eichert

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Where is the Rischert family from?

You can see how Rischert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rischert families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rischert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rischert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischert 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 185 census records available for the last name Rischert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischert 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Rischert. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rischert. For the veterans among your Rischert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Rischert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rischert in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischert 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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