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Rihtar Family History

Rihtar 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, Bitar, Ribar, Akhtar, Rita, Pintar, Ritter, Sitar, Rister

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Where is the Rihtar family from?

You can see how Rihtar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rihtar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rihtar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rihtar family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rihtar's in USA. California had the highest population of Rihtar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Rihtar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rihtar 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rihtar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rihtar. For the veterans among your Rihtar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rihtar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Rihtar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rihtar in 1973 was 21, and 67 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rihtar 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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