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Riquier Family History

Riquier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Richer Compare Rickey.

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


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Where is the Riquier family from?

You can see how Riquier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riquier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riquier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Riquier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Riquier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Riquier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riquier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riquier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Riquier. 100% of Riquier men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Riquier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Riquier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riquier 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Riquier. 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 76 military records available for the last name Riquier. For the veterans among your Riquier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riquier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riquier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riquier in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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