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Rischer Family History

Rischer Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a hasty or impetuous person from an agent derivative of Middle High German rischen ‘to rush’. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German risch ‘reed’ a topographic name for someone who lived where reeds grew.

Germanized form of Sorbian Ryśar or Ryśer ‘knight’ (see Rischar ) and probably also of its cognate Ryćer (see Ritscher).

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


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Where is the Rischer family from?

You can see how Rischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rischer families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rischer's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Rischer families in 1891.
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What did your Rischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rischer. 27% of Rischer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rischer women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischer 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Rischer. 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 459 military records available for the last name Rischer. For the veterans among your Rischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rischer in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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