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Richads Family History

Richads 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: Richards, Richard, Richens, Richins, Michals, Richart, Richardi

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Where is the Richads family from?

You can see how Richads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richads family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Richads families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Richads family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richads's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Richads families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richads 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 272 census records available for the last name Richads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richads 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Richads. 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 34 military records available for the last name Richads. For the veterans among your Richads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richads lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Richads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Richads in 1991 was 51, and 42 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richads 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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