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Riechart Family History

Riechart 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: Richart, Richard, Reckart, Liebhart, Dienhart, Ritchhart, Richhart

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Where is the Riechart family from?

You can see how Riechart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riechart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Riechart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riechart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riechart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riechart 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 195 census records available for the last name Riechart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechart 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Riechart. 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 17 military records available for the last name Riechart. For the veterans among your Riechart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechart lifespan?

Average Riechart life expectancy in 1983 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riechart 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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