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Ricards Family History

Ricards Surname Meaning

see Rickards.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ricards family from?

You can see how Ricards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ricards families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ricards's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ricards families in 1911.
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What did your Ricards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricards. 25% of Ricards men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ricards women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricards were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ricards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricards 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Ricards. 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 218 military records available for the last name Ricards. For the veterans among your Ricards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricards lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ricards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ricards in 1960 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricards 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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