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Richardo Family History

Richardo 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: Richard, Richards, Ricardo, Riccardo, Richardi, Richardt, Pichardo

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Where is the Richardo family from?

You can see how Richardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richardo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Richardo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Richardo families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Richardo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Richardo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richardo 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 Richardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Richardo. 100% of Richardo men worked as a Private Means and 100% of Richardo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Richardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richardo 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Richardo. 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 101 military records available for the last name Richardo. For the veterans among your Richardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richardo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Richardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Richardo in 1966 was 79, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richardo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richardo 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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