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Richland Family History

Richland 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: Richmond, Richman, Wickland, Ringland, Rieland, Ritland, Rohland

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Where is the Richland family from?

You can see how Richland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Richland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Richland families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Richland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richland 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 Richland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Richland. 100% of Richland men worked as a Ladies Tailor Presser and 80% of Richland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Millinery Trimming M
    20%

What Richland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Richland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richland 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Richland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Richland. For the veterans among your Richland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Richland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Richland in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richland 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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