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Ritchardson Family History

Ritchardson 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, Richards, Richerson, Ritchison, Richard

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Where is the Ritchardson family from?

You can see how Ritchardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ritchardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ritchardson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ritchardson families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ritchardson's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Ritchardson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ritchardson 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 Ritchardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ritchardson. 35% of Ritchardson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ritchardson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ritchardson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ritchardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ritchardson 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Ritchardson. 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 394 military records available for the last name Ritchardson. For the veterans among your Ritchardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ritchardson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ritchardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ritchardson in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ritchardson 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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