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Rychter Family History

Rychter 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: Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Richer, Fichter, Auchter, Wachter

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Where is the Rychter family from?

You can see how Rychter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rychter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rychter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rychter family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rychter's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rychter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rychter 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 378 census records available for the last name Rychter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rychter 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Rychter. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rychter. For the veterans among your Rychter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rychter lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rychter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rychter in 1945 was 25, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rychter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rychter 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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