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Rihard Family History

Rihard 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: Richard, Rivard, Rinard, Rehard, Ricard, Rikard, Hard, Orchard, Izard

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Where is the Rihard family from?

You can see how Rihard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rihard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rihard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rihard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rihard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rihard 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 Rihard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rihard. 100% of Rihard 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 Rihard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Rihard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihard 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rihard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rihard. For the veterans among your Rihard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Rihard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rihard in 1972 was 78, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rihard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihard 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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