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Richcreek Family History

Richcreek Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Reichenbach, a habitational name from any of numerous places so named.

It translates to ‘(by the) richly flowing stream’.

This name reflects the geographical features of the regions it originates from.

Such names often indicate a connection to the location and its natural landscape.

Understanding the etymology of names can provide insight into cultural and historical backgrounds.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Richcreek family from?

You can see how Richcreek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richcreek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richcreek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Richcreek families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Richcreek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Richcreek families in 1851.
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What did your Richcreek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richcreek. 25% of Richcreek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Richcreek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richcreek were Farming 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Richcreek. 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 647 military records available for the last name Richcreek. For the veterans among your Richcreek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richcreek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Richcreek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Richcreek in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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