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Richoux Family History

Richoux Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ricwulf a compound of rīc ‘power(ful)’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Richoux family from?

You can see how Richoux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richoux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Richoux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Richoux families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Richoux's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Richoux families in 1891.
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What did your Richoux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Richoux. 67% of Richoux men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Richoux women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Delivery Man
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Richoux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Richoux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richoux 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Richoux. 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 377 military records available for the last name Richoux. For the veterans among your Richoux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richoux lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Richoux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Richoux in 1962 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Richoux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Richoux 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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