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Richtsmeier Family History

Richtsmeier 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: Richmeier, Richter, Reitmeier, Kirchmeier, Birchmeier, Vietmeier

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Where is the Richtsmeier family from?

You can see how Richtsmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richtsmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richtsmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Richtsmeier families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Richtsmeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Richtsmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richtsmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richtsmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richtsmeier. 58% of Richtsmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Richtsmeier women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Richtsmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richtsmeier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Richtsmeier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Richtsmeier. For the veterans among your Richtsmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richtsmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Richtsmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Richtsmeier in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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