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Richmeier Family History

Richmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Richmann (see Richman ) with -meier substituted for -mann ‘man’ see Meyer.

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


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Where is the Richmeier family from?

You can see how Richmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richmeier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Richmeier families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Richmeier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Richmeier families in 1891.
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What did your Richmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richmeier. 67% of Richmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Richmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Richmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richmeier 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Richmeier. 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 251 military records available for the last name Richmeier. For the veterans among your Richmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Richmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Richmeier in 1966 was 88, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richmeier 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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