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Requardt Family History

Requardt 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: Reynard, Gebhardt, Quandt, Reinhardt, Reckard, Reckart, Requa

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Where is the Requardt family from?

You can see how Requardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Requardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Requardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Requardt families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Requardt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Requardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Requardt 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 Requardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Requardt. 20% of Requardt men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Requardt women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Car Cleaner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Requardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Requardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Requardt 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Requardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Requardt. For the veterans among your Requardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Requardt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Requardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Requardt in 1962 was 62, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Requardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Requardt 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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