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Rychner Family History

Rychner 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: Rechner, Richner, Richter, Buchner, Richer, Rohner, Lechner, Lachner

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Where is the Rychner family from?

You can see how Rychner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rychner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rychner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rychner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rychner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rychner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rychner 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 Rychner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rychner. 100% of Rychner 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 Rychner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Rychner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rychner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rychner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rychner. For the veterans among your Rychner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rychner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rychner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rychner in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rychner 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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