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Rickhardt Family History

Rickhardt 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: Pickhardt, Richardt, Richard, Luckhardt, Bickhart, Rickard, Richards

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Where is the Rickhardt family from?

You can see how Rickhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rickhardt families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rickhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rickhardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Rickhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickhardt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rickhardt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rickhardt. For the veterans among your Rickhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickhardt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Rickhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rickhardt in 1976 was 82, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickhardt 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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