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Richlich Family History

Richlich 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: Richichi, Milich, Schlick, Richley, Reichlin, Redlich, Richwine

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Where is the Richlich family from?

You can see how Richlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richlich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Richlich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richlich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Richlich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richlich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Richlich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Richlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richlich 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Richlich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Richlich. For the veterans among your Richlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richlich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Richlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Richlich in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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