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Rickmyer Family History

Rickmyer 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: Dickmeyer, Eickmeyer, Ricker, Rickner, Dicker, Picker, Bicker

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Where is the Rickmyer family from?

You can see how Rickmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rickmyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickmyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rickmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickmyer 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 163 census records available for the last name Rickmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickmyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rickmyer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rickmyer. For the veterans among your Rickmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickmyer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Rickmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rickmyer in 1976 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickmyer 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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