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Riccio Family History

Riccio Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a person with curly hair from riccio ‘curly’ or from a personal name of the same derivation.

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


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Where is the Riccio family from?

You can see how Riccio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riccio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riccio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Riccio family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riccio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riccio families in 1891.
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What did your Riccio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riccio. 15% of Riccio men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Riccio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riccio were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    15%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Riccio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riccio 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Riccio. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Riccio. For the veterans among your Riccio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riccio lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Riccio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Riccio in 1959 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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