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Rihacek Family History

Rihacek 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: Mihalek, Racek, Tichacek, Brichacek, Riback, Wiacek, Race, Hack

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Where is the Rihacek family from?

You can see how Rihacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihacek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rihacek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rihacek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rihacek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rihacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rihacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Rihacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihacek 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rihacek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rihacek. For the veterans among your Rihacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihacek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rihacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rihacek in 1966 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihacek 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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