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Riccord Family History

Riccord 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: Ricord, Record, Mccord, Ricco, Richard, Rickard, Riccardo, Riccardi

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Where is the Riccord family from?

You can see how Riccord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riccord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riccord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Riccord families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Riccord's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Riccord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riccord 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 Riccord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Fitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riccord. 100% of Riccord men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Riccord women worked as a Fitter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fitter
    100%

What Riccord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Riccord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riccord 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Riccord. 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 9 military records available for the last name Riccord. For the veterans among your Riccord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riccord lifespan?

Average Riccord life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riccord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riccord 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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