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Richwein Family History

Richwein 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: Reichwein, Richwine, Schwein, Richesin, Richter, Richer, Schein

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Where is the Richwein family from?

You can see how Richwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Richwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Richwein families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richwein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Richwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richwein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Richwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richwein 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Richwein. 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 105 military records available for the last name Richwein. For the veterans among your Richwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richwein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Richwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Richwein in 1961 was 52, and 77 in 2000.

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