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Riechmann Family History

Riechmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Richmann see Richman 4 or an elaborated form from Rieck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riechmann family from?

You can see how Riechmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riechmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Riechmann families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Riechmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riechmann families in 1880.
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What did your Riechmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riechmann. 40% of Riechmann men worked as a Labor and 50% of Riechmann women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riechmann were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    40%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Riechmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Riechmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechmann 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Riechmann. 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 288 military records available for the last name Riechmann. For the veterans among your Riechmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Riechmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Riechmann in 1958 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riechmann 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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