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Rickenson Family History

Rickenson 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: Rickerson, Ricketson, Dickenson, Rickson, Nickelson, Mickelson

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Where is the Rickenson family from?

You can see how Rickenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rickenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rickenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rickenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenson 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 132 census records available for the last name Rickenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rickenson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rickenson. For the veterans among your Rickenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenson lifespan?

Average Rickenson life expectancy in 2003 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickenson 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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