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Rickemeyer Family History

Rickemeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Dickmeyer, Eickmeyer, Beckemeyer, Reinkemeyer

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Where is the Rickemeyer family from?

You can see how Rickemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rickemeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rickemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rickemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rickemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickemeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rickemeyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rickemeyer. For the veterans among your Rickemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickemeyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickemeyer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickemeyer

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