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Ricchey Family History

Ricchey 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: Richey, Ritchey, Richer, Richley, Riche, Rickey, Witchey, Ricchio

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Where is the Ricchey family from?

You can see how Ricchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricchey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ricchey family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricchey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ricchey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ricchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricchey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ricchey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ricchey. For the veterans among your Ricchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricchey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Ricchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ricchey in 1972 was 81, and 77 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricchey 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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