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Riecher Family History

Riecher 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, Recher, Riechers, Risher, Becher, Richter, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Riecher family from?

You can see how Riecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riecher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riecher families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Riecher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riecher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riecher 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 Riecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riecher. 100% of Riecher women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Riecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Riecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riecher 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Riecher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Riecher. For the veterans among your Riecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riecher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Riecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Riecher in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riecher 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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