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Richie Family History

Richie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ritchie. Americanized form of Swiss German Rütschi Rütsche or Rüetschi (see Ritchey).

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


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Where is the Richie family from?

You can see how Richie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Richie families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Richie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richie 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 Richie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Architect and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Richie. 25% of Richie men worked as an Architect and 75% of Richie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richie were Bank Clerk and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Architect
    25%
  • Stevedore (retired)
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bank Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Richie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Richie. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Richie. For the veterans among your Richie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Richie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Richie in 1940 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richie 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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