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Ricley Family History

Ricley 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: Ridley, Richley, Richey, Riley, Risley, Ripley, Rickey, Rigley

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Where is the Ricley family from?

You can see how Ricley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ricley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Ricley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ricley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricley 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 Ricley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricley. 47% of Ricley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ricley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ricley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Ricley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ricley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ricley. For the veterans among your Ricley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Ricley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Ricley in 1953 was 79, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricley 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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