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Richarda Family History

Richarda 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: Richard, Richards, Richardi, Richardt, Reichard, Rickard, Ricardo

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Where is the Richarda family from?

You can see how Richarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richarda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Richarda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Richarda family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richarda's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Richarda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richarda 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 Richarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richarda. 34% of Richarda men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Richarda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Richarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richarda 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Richarda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Richarda. For the veterans among your Richarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richarda lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Richarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Richarda in 1981 was 86, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richarda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richarda 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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