Origins of the Richardson surname
What does the name Richardson mean?
The origin of the Richardson surname is English and has Anglo-Saxon roots, being found in records dating back from as early as the 1300s. Richardson is a patronymic surname coming from the son or descendant of Richard. Where Richards is a more common name for this kind of descendant in the south of the country, this name can be found more often in the North of England (particularly in Yorkshire).
Alternative variations of the name Richardson
Richardson, Richardsone, Richerdson, Rychardson, Richarson
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Common jobs for Richardsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Richardsons in 1921
Dressmaker
2,542
Domestic Servant
1,309
General Servant Domestic
1,212
Laundress
1,085
House Servant
1,003
Common male occupations for Richardsons in 1921
Coal Miner
2,956
Agricultural Labourer
2,411
Farmer
1,746
General Labourer
1,728
Farm Labourer
1,382
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