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Ricas Family History

Ricas 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: Ribas, Ricks, Rivas, Rigas, Rinas, Ras, Rich, Lucas, Vilas, Minas

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Where is the Ricas family from?

You can see how Ricas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Ricas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ricas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ricas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ricas. 50% of Ricas men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Ricas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricas 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ricas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ricas. For the veterans among your Ricas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Ricas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ricas in 1976 was 81, and 73 in 1985.

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