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Rickart Family History

Rickart 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: Rickert, Reckart, Pickart, Rickard, Richart, Pickard, Dickert

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Where is the Rickart family from?

You can see how Rickart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rickart families living in Middlesex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rickart's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rickart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickart 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 Rickart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickart. 20% of Rickart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rickart women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickart were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Accountant
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Rickart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickart 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Rickart. 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 377 military records available for the last name Rickart. For the veterans among your Rickart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rickart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rickart in 1953 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickart 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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