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Richkin Family History

Richkin 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: Richman, Reichlin, Mishkin, Ricken, Richwine, Rifkin, Rechtin

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Where is the Richkin family from?

You can see how Richkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Richkin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Richkin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Richkin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Richkin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richkin 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 58 census records available for the last name Richkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richkin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Richkin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Richkin. For the veterans among your Richkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Richkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Richkin in 1967 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richkin 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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