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Ricciardi Family History

Ricciardi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ricciardo a variant of the personal name Riccardo.

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


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Where is the Ricciardi family from?

You can see how Ricciardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricciardi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ricciardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Ricciardi families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ricciardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ricciardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricciardi 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 Ricciardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricciardi. 20% of Ricciardi men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ricciardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricciardi were Clerk and Laborer.

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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%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laborer
    6%

What Ricciardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ricciardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricciardi 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ricciardi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ricciardi. For the veterans among your Ricciardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricciardi lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ricciardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ricciardi in 1949 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricciardi 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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