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Richerson Family History

Richerson Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Richardson or perhaps a patronymic from Richer.

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


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Where is the Richerson family from?

You can see how Richerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Richerson families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Richerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richerson families in 1891.
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What did your Richerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Richerson. 100% of Richerson 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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Passenger Lists

There are 848 immigration records available for the last name Richerson. 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 Richerson. For the veterans among your Richerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richerson lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Richerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Richerson in 1940 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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