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Ricardi Family History

Ricardi 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: Picardi, Ricardo, Riccardi, Ricard, Richardi, Picard, Gilardi

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Where is the Ricardi family from?

You can see how Ricardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricardi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ricardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ricardi families living in Tennessee. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ricardi's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ricardi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricardi 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 Ricardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricardi. 48% of Ricardi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Ricardi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricardi were Shoe Worker and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Shoemaker
    11%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Winder
    12%

What Ricardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ricardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricardi 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Ricardi. 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 195 military records available for the last name Ricardi. For the veterans among your Ricardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricardi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ricardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ricardi in 1968 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricardi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricardi 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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