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Licciardi Name Meaning

Italian (Naples and Sicily): possibly from a southern dialect form of the personal name Ricciardo (see Ricciardi ) or perhaps a nickname from the French dialect word lichard ‘gluttonous greedy’.

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


Similar surnames: Ricciardi, Ziccardi, Licciardello, Riccardi, Ciardi, Buccieri

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Where is the Licciardi family from?

You can see how Licciardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licciardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Licciardi families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Licciardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Licciardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Licciardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Licciardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Licciardi. 32% of Licciardi men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Licciardi women worked as a Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Licciardi were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maker
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Licciardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licciardi 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Licciardi. 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 253 military records available for the last name Licciardi. For the veterans among your Licciardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licciardi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Licciardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Licciardi in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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