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Richwine Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Reichwein translated into English as if it were composed of modern German reich ‘rich’ + Wein ‘wine’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Richman, Reichwein, Richens, Reichling, Reichlin, Richmond, Schwing

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Where is the Richwine family from?

You can see how Richwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Richwine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richwine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Richwine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richwine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richwine. 26% of Richwine men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Richwine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richwine were Farm Laborer and Practical Nurse. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Practical Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Richwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richwine 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Richwine. 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 967 military records available for the last name Richwine. For the veterans among your Richwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richwine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Richwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Richwine in 1960 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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