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Ricchetti Family History

Ricchetti Name 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: Cicchetti, Fischetti, Cecchetti, Michetti, Giachetti, Righetti

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Where is the Ricchetti family from?

You can see how Ricchetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricchetti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ricchetti families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ricchetti's in USA. California had the highest population of Ricchetti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricchetti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ricchetti ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Ricchetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricchetti 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Ricchetti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Ricchetti. For the veterans among your Ricchetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricchetti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ricchetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ricchetti in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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