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Ricahrdson Family History

Ricahrdson 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: Richardson, Rickerson, Richerson, Richison, Ricardo, Richeson

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Where is the Ricahrdson family from?

You can see how Ricahrdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricahrdson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricahrdson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ricahrdson family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ricahrdson's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Ricahrdson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ricahrdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricahrdson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ricahrdson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ricahrdson. For the veterans among your Ricahrdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricahrdson lifespan?

Average Ricahrdson life expectancy in 1999 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricahrdson 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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