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Riechert Family History

Riechert 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: Richert, Riechers, Wiechert, Richer, Dechert, Rickert, Rueckert

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Where is the Riechert family from?

You can see how Riechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riechert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Riechert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Riechert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riechert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riechert 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 Riechert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riechert. 32% of Riechert men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Riechert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riechert were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Riechert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechert 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Riechert. 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 432 military records available for the last name Riechert. For the veterans among your Riechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Riechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riechert in 1956 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riechert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riechert 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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