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Rchardson Family History

Rchardson Surname 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: Richardson, Charlson, Richarson, Cardon, Charlton, Charton, Charron

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Where is the Rchardson family from?

You can see how Rchardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rchardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rchardson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Rchardson family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rchardson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rchardson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Rchardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rchardson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rchardson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Rchardson. For the veterans among your Rchardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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