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Richtmyre Family History

Richtmyre 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: Rightmire, Richter, Rightmyer, Richters, Richmond, Dichter, Lichter

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Where is the Richtmyre family from?

You can see how Richtmyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richtmyre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richtmyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Richtmyre families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Richtmyre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Richtmyre families in 1880.
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What did your Richtmyre ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Richtmyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richtmyre 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Richtmyre. 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 85 military records available for the last name Richtmyre. For the veterans among your Richtmyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richtmyre lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Richtmyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richtmyre in 1972 was 77, and 39 in 2004.

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