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Richart Name Meaning

German: variant of Richard or Richardt and in North America (also) an altered form of these.

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


Similar surnames: Richardt, Richert, Reichart, Richhart, Richer, Rickert, Ritchhart

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Where is the Richart family from?

You can see how Richart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Richart families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Richart's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Richart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Own Farm and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Richart. 50% of Richart men worked as an Own Farm and 100% of Richart women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Own Farm
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Richart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richart 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Richart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Richart. For the veterans among your Richart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richart lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Richart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Richart in 1958 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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