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Riceton Family History

Riceton 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: Ireton, Picton, Rickson, Riveron, Crichton, Ricketson, Richeson

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Where is the Riceton family from?

You can see how Riceton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riceton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riceton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Riceton families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Riceton's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Riceton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riceton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Riceton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riceton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Riceton. 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 12 military records available for the last name Riceton. For the veterans among your Riceton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riceton lifespan?

Average Riceton life expectancy in 1992 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riceton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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