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Richtberg Family History

Richtberg 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, Richters, Richburg, Dichter, Lichter, Richer, Kirchberg

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Where is the Richtberg family from?

You can see how Richtberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richtberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richtberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Richtberg families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Richtberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Richtberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richtberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richtberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richtberg. 100% of Richtberg men worked as a Builder. .

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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

  • Builder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Richtberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richtberg 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Richtberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Richtberg. For the veterans among your Richtberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richtberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Richtberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Richtberg in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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