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Reichardt Family History

Reichardt Name Meaning

German: variant of Reichard .

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


Similar surnames: Reichart, Richardt, Reichert, Reighard, Reinhard, Reinhart, Rickard

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Where is the Reichardt family from?

You can see how Reichardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reichardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reichardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 15 Reichardt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reichardt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reichardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reichardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reichardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reichardt. 20% of Reichardt men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Reichardt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reichardt were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Reichardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reichardt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Reichardt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Reichardt. For the veterans among your Reichardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reichardt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Reichardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reichardt in 1946 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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