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La Riche Family History

La Riche 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: Laurich, Laroche, Labreche, Labiche, Larche, Leriche, Laiche, Triche

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Where is the La Riche family from?

You can see how La Riche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Riche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most La Riche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 La Riche family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded La Riche's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of La Riche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the La Riche 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 60 census records available for the last name La Riche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Riche 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 20 immigration records available for the last name La Riche. 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 military records available for the last name La Riche. For the veterans among your La Riche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Riche lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, La Riche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for La Riche in 1967 was 60, and 77 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your La Riche 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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