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Richardsson Family History

Richardsson 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, Richards, Richerson, Richard, Charleson

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Where is the Richardsson family from?

You can see how Richardsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richardsson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Richardsson families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Richardsson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Richardsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richardsson 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 69 census records available for the last name Richardsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richardsson 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Richardsson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Richardsson. For the veterans among your Richardsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richardsson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Richardsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Richardsson in 1969 was 26, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richardsson 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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