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Raichart Family History

Raichart 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: Richart, Reichart, Machart, Richard, Reichard, Richhart, Reichert

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Where is the Raichart family from?

You can see how Raichart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raichart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raichart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Raichart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raichart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raichart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raichart 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 Raichart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raichart. 55% of Raichart men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Raichart women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raichart were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Raichart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raichart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raichart 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Raichart. 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 347 military records available for the last name Raichart. For the veterans among your Raichart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raichart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Raichart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raichart in 1959 was 51, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raichart 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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