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Richesin Family History

Richesin Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Richeson.

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


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Where is the Richesin family from?

You can see how Richesin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richesin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richesin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Richesin families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Richesin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Richesin families in 1891.
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What did your Richesin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richesin. 64% of Richesin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Richesin women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Richesin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Richesin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richesin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Richesin. 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 206 military records available for the last name Richesin. For the veterans among your Richesin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richesin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Richesin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Richesin in 1952 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richesin 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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