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Richarz Family History

Richarz 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: Richard, Richart, Richer, Reichard, Rickard, Richards, Richhart

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Where is the Richarz family from?

You can see how Richarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richarz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Richarz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Richarz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Richarz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Richarz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richarz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richarz. 100% of Richarz 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 499 census records available for the last name Richarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richarz 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Richarz. 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 283 military records available for the last name Richarz. For the veterans among your Richarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richarz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Richarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richarz in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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