Origins of the Richman surname

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    In 1921, most Richmans lived in london

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    1,600 Richman Travel & migration records
    4,700 Richmans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Richman

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    What are the most common Richman first names?

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    Common jobs for Richmans

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    Commmon female occupations for Richmans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    36

    Laundress

    15

    Living On Own Means

    13

    Servant

    13

    Housekeeper

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Richmans in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Carpenter

    21

    Weaver

    19

    Baker

    17

    Farmer

    16

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