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Reighart Family History

Reighart 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: Reighard, Reinhart, Reichart, Reinhardt, Reichard, Neihart, Reinart

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Where is the Reighart family from?

You can see how Reighart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reighart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Reighart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Reighart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Reighart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reighart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reighart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reighart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reighart. 100% of Reighart men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Reighart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reighart 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Reighart. 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 66 military records available for the last name Reighart. For the veterans among your Reighart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reighart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Reighart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Reighart in 1955 was 48, and 45 in 2002.

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