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Richen Family History

Richen 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: Richer, Richey, Eichen, Ricken, Riche, Richens, Richel, Riches, Rich

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Where is the Richen family from?

You can see how Richen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Richen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Richen family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Richen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Richen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richen 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 Richen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richen. 100% of Richen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richen 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Richen. 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 396 military records available for the last name Richen. For the veterans among your Richen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Richen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richen in 1963 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richen 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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