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Riccardo Family History

Riccardo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Riccardo an equivalent of Richard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riccardo family from?

You can see how Riccardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riccardo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Riccardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Riccardo families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Riccardo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Riccardo families in 1901.
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What did your Riccardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riccardo. 20% of Riccardo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Riccardo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riccardo were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

What Riccardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Riccardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riccardo 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Riccardo. 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 460 military records available for the last name Riccardo. For the veterans among your Riccardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riccardo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Riccardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riccardo in 1949 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riccardo 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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