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Richet Family History

Richet 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, Riche, Richel, Richert, Riches, Rich, Risher, Richter

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Where is the Richet family from?

You can see how Richet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Richet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Richet family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Richet's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Richet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Richet. 67% of Richet 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%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Richet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richet 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Richet. 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 186 military records available for the last name Richet. For the veterans among your Richet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Richet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richet in 1968 was 38, and 69 in 1999.

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