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Ricord Family History

Ricord Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Ricard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

Compare Record. In some cases possibly also southern French: variant of Record.

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


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Where is the Ricord family from?

You can see how Ricord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricord family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Ricord families living in Channel Islands. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ricord's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ricord families in 1891.
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What did your Ricord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricord. 44% of Ricord men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ricord women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricord were Proprietor and Pile Driver.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Pile Driver
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ricord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricord 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Ricord. 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 602 military records available for the last name Ricord. For the veterans among your Ricord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricord lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Ricord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ricord in 1949 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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