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Rica Family History

Rica 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: Rich, Sica, Pica, Riba, Rita, Riva, Roca, Rick, Ricca, Ripa

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Where is the Rica family from?

You can see how Rica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rica family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rica families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rica families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rica's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rica families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rica 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 Rica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rica. 27% of Rica men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rica women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rica were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Rica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rica 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Rica. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rica. For the veterans among your Rica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rica lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rica in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rica 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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