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Riechers Family History

Riechers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Richard.

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


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Where is the Riechers family from?

You can see how Riechers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riechers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Riechers families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riechers's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Riechers families in 1891.
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What did your Riechers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riechers. 37% of Riechers men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Riechers women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riechers were Salesman and Maid.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Shoe Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riechers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechers 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Riechers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riechers. For the veterans among your Riechers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riechers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riechers in 1958 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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