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Rischard Family History

Rischard 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: Richard, Reichard, Rickard, Richards, Wishard, Pritchard, Birchard

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Where is the Rischard family from?

You can see how Rischard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rischard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rischard families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rischard's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Rischard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rischard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rischard. 50% of Rischard 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
    50%
  • Mason
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Rischard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Rischard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischard 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rischard. 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 58 military records available for the last name Rischard. For the veterans among your Rischard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Rischard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rischard in 1947 was 61, and 1 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischard 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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