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Righardson Family History

Righardson 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: Richardson, Richarson, Sigurdson, Richards, Richerson, Willardson

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Where is the Righardson family from?

You can see how Righardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Righardson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Righardson family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Righardson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Righardson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Righardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Righardson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Righardson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Righardson. For the veterans among your Righardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Righardson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Righardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Righardson in 1970 was 65, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Righardson 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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