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Ricardos Family History

Ricardos 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: Ricardo, Richards, Riccardo, Ricard, Rickards, Cardon, Cardo, Vicario

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Where is the Ricardos family from?

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What did your Ricardos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricardos. 100% of Ricardos men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ricardos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricardos 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ricardos. 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 military records available for the last name Ricardos. For the veterans among your Ricardos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricardos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ricardos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ricardos in 1968 was 83, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricardos 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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