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Reichers Family History

Reichers 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: Reicher, Reichert, Richer, Keicher, Eicher, Reichel, Teicher, Eichert

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Where is the Reichers family from?

You can see how Reichers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reichers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Reichers families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Reichers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Reichers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichers. 30% of Reichers men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Reichers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichers were Clerk and House Work. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Packer
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Reichers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichers 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Reichers. 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 82 military records available for the last name Reichers. For the veterans among your Reichers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Reichers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reichers in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

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