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Rickenbocker Family History

Rickenbocker 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: Rickenbacker, Rickenbaker, Knickerbocker, Rinkenberger, Crickenberger

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Where is the Rickenbocker family from?

You can see how Rickenbocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenbocker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickenbocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rickenbocker family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickenbocker's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rickenbocker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rickenbocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenbocker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rickenbocker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rickenbocker. For the veterans among your Rickenbocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenbocker lifespan?

Average Rickenbocker life expectancy in 1973 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickenbocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickenbocker 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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