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Richin Family History

Richin 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: Richie, Richins, Rochin, Rich, Chin, Richer, Pichon, Richey, Eichen

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Where is the Richin family from?

You can see how Richin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Richin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Richin families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Richin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Richin families in 1880.
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What did your Richin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Richin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Richin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richin 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Richin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Richin. For the veterans among your Richin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Richin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Richin in 1972 was 91, and 96 in 1987.

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