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Richardon Family History

Richardon 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, Richarson, Richard, Richards, Richerson, Ricardo

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Where is the Richardon family from?

You can see how Richardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Richardon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Richardon families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richardon's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Richardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richardon 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 Richardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richardon. 100% of Richardon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richardon 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Richardon. 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 146 military records available for the last name Richardon. For the veterans among your Richardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richardon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Richardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Richardon in 1965 was 61, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richardon 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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