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Rischke Family History

Rischke 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: Mischke, Reschke, Pischke, Raschke, Rische, Risch, Rosche, Kruschke

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Where is the Rischke family from?

You can see how Rischke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rischke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rischke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rischke families living in Kansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rischke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rischke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rischke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Rischke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rischke 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Rischke. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rischke. For the veterans among your Rischke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rischke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rischke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rischke in 1963 was 79, and 102 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rischke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rischke 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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