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Richstad Family History

Richstad 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: Ringstad, Eichstadt, Richmond, Richter, Rogstad, Richman, Ramstad

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Where is the Richstad family from?

You can see how Richstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Richstad family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Richstad's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Richstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Richstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richstad 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Richstad. 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 37 military records available for the last name Richstad. For the veterans among your Richstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Richstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Richstad in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 1999.

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