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Richadson Family History

Richadson 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: Richardson, Richarson, Richerson, Richison, Richeson, Michelson

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Where is the Richadson family from?

You can see how Richadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richadson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richadson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Richadson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Richadson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Richadson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richadson 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 Richadson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richadson. 34% of Richadson men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Richadson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richadson were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

What Richadson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richadson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Richadson. 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 153 military records available for the last name Richadson. For the veterans among your Richadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richadson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Richadson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Richadson in 1981 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richadson 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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