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Ritchardson Family History

Ritchardson Name 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 1911 there were 31 Ritchardson families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ritchardson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ritchardson families in 1911.
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.

What did your Ritchardson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ritchardson. 43% of Ritchardson men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Father Son
    29%
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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 Canada, 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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