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Richings Family History

Richings Surname Meaning

see Richens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Richings family from?

You can see how Richings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Richings families living in Worcestershire. This was about 8% of all the recorded Richings's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Richings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richings 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 Richings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Richings. 16% of Richings men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Richings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richings were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Police Constable
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Richings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richings 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Richings. 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 665 military records available for the last name Richings. For the veterans among your Richings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richings lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Richings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Richings in 1964 was 96, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richings 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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