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Ricou Family History

Ricou 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: Picou, Rico, Rich, Pico, Raco, Fico, Picon, Rioux, Riso, Rigo

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Where is the Ricou family from?

You can see how Ricou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ricou family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ricou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Ricou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricou 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Ricou. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ricou. For the veterans among your Ricou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricou lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ricou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ricou in 1966 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricou 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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