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Richtscheit Family History

Richtscheit 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: Richichi, Ritschel, Richter, Pritchett, Ritchey, Linscheid, Richcreek

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Where is the Richtscheit family from?

You can see how Richtscheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richtscheit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Richtscheit families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Richtscheit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Richtscheit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richtscheit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Richtscheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richtscheit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Richtscheit. 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 15 military records available for the last name Richtscheit. For the veterans among your Richtscheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richtscheit lifespan?

Average Richtscheit life expectancy in 1969 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richtscheit 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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