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Reicker Family History

Reicker Surname 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: Recker, Reicher, Ricker, Dicker, Picker, Bicker, Vicker, Reisner

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Where is the Reicker family from?

You can see how Reicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reicker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Reicker families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Reicker's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Reicker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reicker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reicker. 30% of Reicker men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Reicker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reicker were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reicker 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Reicker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Reicker. For the veterans among your Reicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reicker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1998, in the United States, Reicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Reicker in 1944 was 77, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reicker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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