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Ricos Family History

Ricos 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: Rios, Ricks, Rico, Rich, Roos, Ros, Ries, Pico, Milos, Simos

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Where is the Ricos family from?

You can see how Ricos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ricos family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ricos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ricos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricos 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 Ricos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricos. 60% of Ricos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Ricos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricos 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ricos. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ricos. For the veterans among your Ricos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ricos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ricos in 1978 was 80, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricos 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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