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Ritchhart Family History

Ritchhart Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Ritschard a variant of Richard.

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


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Where is the Ritchhart family from?

You can see how Ritchhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritchhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ritchhart families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ritchhart's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ritchhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchhart 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 Ritchhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ritchhart. 40% of Ritchhart 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Ritchhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Ritchhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchhart 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ritchhart. 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 223 military records available for the last name Ritchhart. For the veterans among your Ritchhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchhart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ritchhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ritchhart in 1959 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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