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Richters Family History

Richters Surname Meaning

German (North Rhineland): patronymic from Richter.

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


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Where is the Richters family from?

You can see how Richters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Richters families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Richters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richters families in 1891.
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What did your Richters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richters. 37% of Richters men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Richters women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richters were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Richters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Richters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richters 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Richters. 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 640 military records available for the last name Richters. For the veterans among your Richters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richters lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Richters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Richters in 1956 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richters 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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