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Ricot Family History

Ricot 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: Picot, Rico, Rich, Root, Licht, Pico, Raco, Fico, Picon, Recht

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Where is the Ricot family from?

You can see how Ricot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ricot families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ricot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ricot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ricot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricot 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ricot. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ricot. For the veterans among your Ricot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricot lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ricot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ricot in 1975 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricot 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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