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Richstone Family History

Richstone 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, Pistone, Richwine, Ristine, Lidstone, Rickson, Crichton

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Where is the Richstone family from?

You can see how Richstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richstone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Richstone families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Richstone families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Richstone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Richstone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richstone 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 Richstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Richstone. 100% of Richstone men worked as a Baker.

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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 1921

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Richstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richstone 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Richstone. 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 26 military records available for the last name Richstone. For the veterans among your Richstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richstone lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Richstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Richstone in 1966 was 96, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richstone 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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