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Richhart Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reichhardt (see Richard ).

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


Similar surnames: Richart, Ritchhart, Rickert, Richer, Richert, Rinehart, Rickard

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Where is the Richhart family from?

You can see how Richhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Richhart family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richhart's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Richhart families in 1911.
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What did your Richhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richhart. 42% of Richhart men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Richhart women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richhart were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richhart 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Richhart. 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 294 military records available for the last name Richhart. For the veterans among your Richhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richhart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Richhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Richhart in 1955 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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