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Richison Family History

Richison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Richie or an altered form of Richardson.

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


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Where is the Richison family from?

You can see how Richison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Richison families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Richison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richison families in 1891.
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What did your Richison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richison. 36% of Richison men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Richison women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richison were Bus Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Bus Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Richison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richison 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Richison. 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 942 military records available for the last name Richison. For the veterans among your Richison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Richison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Richison in 1962 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richison 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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