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Ricord Name Meaning

Altered form of French Ricard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending. Compare Record In some cases possibly also southern French: variant of Record

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Record, Ricard, Revord, Recor, Cord, Acord, Rimer, Records, Sicard

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Where is the Ricord family from?

You can see how Ricord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricord family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ricord families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ricord's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ricord families in 1911.
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What did your Ricord ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ricord. 54% of Ricord men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    54%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
  • Commis
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ricord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricord 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Ricord. 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 602 military records available for the last name Ricord. For the veterans among your Ricord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricord lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Ricord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ricord in 1949 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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