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Richrdson Family History

Richrdson Surname Meaning

see Richardson of which it is an authentic if rare variant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Richrdson family from?

You can see how Richrdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richrdson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richrdson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Richrdson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richrdson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Richrdson families in 1891.
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What did your Richrdson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richrdson. 41% of Richrdson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Richrdson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richrdson were Mechanic and Laundress.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Richrdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richrdson 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Richrdson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Richrdson. For the veterans among your Richrdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richrdson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Richrdson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Richrdson in 1967 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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