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Reichert Name Meaning

German: variant of Reichard . Compare Rickert .

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


Similar surnames: Reichart, Richert, Teichert, Deichert, Reichelt, Richart, Rickert

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Where is the Reichert family from?

You can see how Reichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Reichert families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Reichert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reichert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reichert. 100% of Reichert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Reichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichert 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Reichert. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Reichert. For the veterans among your Reichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichert lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Reichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reichert in 1942 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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