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Richward Family History

Richward Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Richard, Reichard, Rickard, Richards, Richhart, Richart, Ricard

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Where is the Richward family from?

You can see how Richward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Richward families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Richward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Richward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richward 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Richward. 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 military records available for the last name Richward. For the veterans among your Richward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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