This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Richy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Richy Family History

Richy 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: Rich, Richey, Riche, Tichy, Cichy, Roch, Licht, Richer, Triche, Roche

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Richy family from?

You can see how Richy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Richy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Richy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Richy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richy. 48% of Richy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Richy women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richy were Machinist and New Worker.

View Census Data for Richy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Richy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Richy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Richy

Passenger Lists

There are 335 immigration records available for the last name Richy. 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.

View all Richy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Richy. For the veterans among your Richy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Richy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Richy family history

Discover More

What is the average Richy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Richy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richy in 1981 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Richy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial