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Richert Name Meaning

German:: variant of Richer or Richard . altered form of Reichert .

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


Similar surnames: Richart, Reichert, Rickert, Richer, Richardt, Ricker, Pickert

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Where is the Richert family from?

You can see how Richert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Richert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Richert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Richert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Richert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richert. 22% of Richert men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Richert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richert were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Richert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richert 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Richert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Richert. For the veterans among your Richert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Richert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Richert in 1949 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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