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Riche Family History

Riche Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Rich. French: nickname for a rich man or perhaps an ironical name for a pauper from Old French riche ‘rich’.

Compare Leriche. French (Riché): variant of Richer.

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


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Where is the Riche family from?

You can see how Riche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Riche families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Riche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riche families in 1891.
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What did your Riche ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Riche. 100% of Riche men worked as a Butchers Assistant and 72% of Riche 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

  • Butchers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Bank Clerk
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Riche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Riche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riche 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Riche. 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 Riche. For the veterans among your Riche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riche lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Riche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Riche in 1947 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riche 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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