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Rianhard Family History

Rianhard 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: Richard, Ranard, Rinard, Lienhard, Reinhard, Reynard, Bernhard

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Where is the Rianhard family from?

You can see how Rianhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rianhard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rianhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rianhard family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rianhard's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rianhard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rianhard 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 380 census records available for the last name Rianhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rianhard 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Rianhard. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rianhard. For the veterans among your Rianhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rianhard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Rianhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rianhard in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rianhard 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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