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Richtar Family History

Richtar 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: Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Richer, Fichter, Richman, Richard, Richner

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Where is the Richtar family from?

You can see how Richtar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richtar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richtar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Richtar families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Richtar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Richtar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richtar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richtar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Richtar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richtar 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Richtar. 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 22 military records available for the last name Richtar. For the veterans among your Richtar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richtar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Richtar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Richtar in 1958 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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