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Ritchard Family History

Ritchard Surname Meaning

see Richard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ritchard family from?

You can see how Ritchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ritchard families living in Kent. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ritchard's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Ritchard families in 1891.
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What did your Ritchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ritchard. 100% of Ritchard men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ritchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ritchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ritchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchard 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Ritchard. 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 132 military records available for the last name Ritchard. For the veterans among your Ritchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ritchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ritchard in 1970 was 20, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchard 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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