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Reicherter Family History

Reicherter Name 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: Reichert, Rochester, Richter, Chichester, Leichliter, Reicher

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Where is the Reicherter family from?

You can see how Reicherter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reicherter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reicherter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Reicherter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Reicherter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reicherter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reicherter 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 Reicherter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reicherter. 28% of Reicherter men worked as a Bartender and 50% of Reicherter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reicherter were Attendant and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Bartender
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Chauffer
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Reicherter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reicherter 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Reicherter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Reicherter. For the veterans among your Reicherter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reicherter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reicherter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Reicherter in 1954 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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