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Riechter Family History

Riechter 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: Richter, Fiechter, Dichter, Lichter, Richer, Fichter, Riester

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Where is the Riechter family from?

You can see how Riechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riechter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Riechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riechter families living in Minnesota. This was about 37% of all the recorded Riechter's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Riechter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riechter 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 Riechter ancestors do for a living?

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

What Riechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Riechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riechter 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Riechter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Riechter. For the veterans among your Riechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riechter lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Riechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Riechter in 1982 was 92, and 88 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riechter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riechter 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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