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Rischow Family History

Rischow 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: Risch, Reichow, Mischo, Rachow, Schow, Sischo, Ristow, Bischof

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Where is the Rischow family from?

You can see how Rischow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rischow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rischow families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rischow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rischow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischow 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 Rischow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rischow. 100% of Rischow 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
    100%

What Rischow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Rischow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischow 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rischow. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rischow. For the veterans among your Rischow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Rischow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rischow in 1980 was 78, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischow 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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