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Richichi Family History

Richichi Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Arabic raqīq meaning ‘slave’ but also ‘fine soft delicate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Richichi family from?

You can see how Richichi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richichi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Richichi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Richichi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Richichi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Richichi families in 1911.
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What did your Richichi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richichi. 50% of Richichi men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Richichi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Richichi were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Section Hand
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    72%
  • Packer
    29%

What Richichi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Richichi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richichi 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Richichi. 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 171 military records available for the last name Richichi. For the veterans among your Richichi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richichi lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Richichi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Richichi in 1943 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richichi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richichi 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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