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Ricossa Family History

Ricossa 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: Ricotta, Rossa, Nicosia, Ross, Rosa, Cosse, Cosma, Issa, Costa, Riss

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Where is the Ricossa family from?

You can see how Ricossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricossa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ricossa families living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ricossa's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Ricossa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricossa 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 Ricossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricossa. 50% of Ricossa men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

What Ricossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ricossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricossa 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ricossa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ricossa. For the veterans among your Ricossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricossa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ricossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ricossa in 1972 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricossa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricossa 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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