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Richis Family History

Richis 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: Richie, Richins, Riches, Rich, Richer, Richey, Riis, Ricks, Riche

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Where is the Richis family from?

You can see how Richis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Richis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Richis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Richis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richis 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 Richis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Speeder Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richis. 100% of Richis men worked as a Speeder Hand.

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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

  • Speeder Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Richis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Richis. 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 Richis. For the veterans among your Richis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richis

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