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Rico Family History

Rico Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from rico ‘rich’. Italian: from a short form of a personal name such as Enrico or Federico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rico family from?

You can see how Rico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rico family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Rico families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rico's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rico families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rico 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 Rico ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rico. 100% of Rico 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Rico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rico 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Rico. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rico. For the veterans among your Rico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rico lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rico in 1942 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rico 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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