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Ricther Family History

Ricther 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: Richer, Risher, Richter, Richey, Rather, Eicher, Rother, Rittner

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Where is the Ricther family from?

You can see how Ricther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ricther families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ricther's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ricther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricther 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 Ricther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricther. 100% of Ricther 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%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Ricther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricther 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ricther. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ricther. For the veterans among your Ricther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricther lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Ricther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ricther in 1980 was 86, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricther 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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