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Ricklis Family History

Ricklis 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: Rickles, Ricks, Rocklin, Ficklin, Ricklefs, Nickles, Mickles, Sickles

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ricklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricklis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ricklis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ricklis. For the veterans among your Ricklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricklis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Ricklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ricklis in 1958 was 66, and 76 in 2001.

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