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Rickelman Family History

Rickelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rickelmann: variant of Rickel 1 or elaborated form of Rickel 3 + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rickelman family from?

You can see how Rickelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rickelman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickelman 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 Rickelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rickelman. 100% of Rickelman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Rickelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickelman 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rickelman. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rickelman. For the veterans among your Rickelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rickelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rickelman in 1961 was 67, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickelman 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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