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Richee Family History

Richee 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: Richer, Richey, Richie, Riche, Richel, Riches, Rich, Risher, Richter

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Where is the Richee family from?

You can see how Richee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Richee families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Richee's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Richee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richee. 67% of Richee men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richee 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Richee. 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 150 military records available for the last name Richee. For the veterans among your Richee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Richee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Richee in 1966 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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