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Reighard Family History

Reighard Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Reichard.

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


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Where is the Reighard family from?

You can see how Reighard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reighard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Reighard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reighard families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reighard's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Reighard families in 1891.
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What did your Reighard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reighard. 24% of Reighard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Reighard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reighard were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Reighard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reighard 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Reighard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Reighard. For the veterans among your Reighard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reighard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reighard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Reighard in 1954 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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