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Ricey Family History

Ricey 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: Richey, Riley, Rickey, Rice, Racey, Riney, Rich, Rey, Nice, Price

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Where is the Ricey family from?

You can see how Ricey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ricey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ricey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ricey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricey. 100% of Ricey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Ricey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ricey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ricey. For the veterans among your Ricey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ricey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ricey in 1973 was 71, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricey 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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