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Richdale Family History

Richdale 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: Richley, Richman, Mchale, Dinsdale, Iredale, Richwine, Ragsdale

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Where is the Richdale family from?

You can see how Richdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Richdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Richdale families living in Derbyshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Richdale's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Richdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richdale 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 Richdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richdale. 43% of Richdale 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
    43%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richdale 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Richdale. 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 108 military records available for the last name Richdale. For the veterans among your Richdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richdale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Richdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Richdale in 1966 was 85, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richdale 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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