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Rithchardson Family History

Rithchardson 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, Tharaldson

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Where is the Rithchardson family from?

You can see how Rithchardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rithchardson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Rithchardson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rithchardson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rithchardson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Rithchardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rithchardson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rithchardson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rithchardson. For the veterans among your Rithchardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rithchardson lifespan?

Average Rithchardson life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rithchardson 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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