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Richez Family History

Richez 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, Riches, Rich, Risher, Richter, Rachel

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Where is the Richez family from?

You can see how Richez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richez family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Richez families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Richez's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Richez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Richez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Richez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richez 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Richez. 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 18 military records available for the last name Richez. For the veterans among your Richez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Richez lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Richez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Richez in 1959 was 55, and 85 in 1996.

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