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Reichards Family History

Reichards 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: Reichard, Richards, Reichardt, Richard, Reinhardt, Reinhard, Reighard

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Where is the Reichards family from?

You can see how Reichards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reichards family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Reichards's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Reichards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichards 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 Reichards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reichards. 100% of Reichards men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Reichards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichards 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Reichards. 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 65 military records available for the last name Reichards. For the veterans among your Reichards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichards lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Reichards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reichards in 1973 was 84, and 93 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reichards 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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