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Rickolt Family History

Rickolt 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: Rickel, Rickert, Eickholt, Nickol, Rickels, Rickle, Rickett, Nickols

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Where is the Rickolt family from?

You can see how Rickolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rickolt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickolt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rickolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickolt 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 98 census records available for the last name Rickolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickolt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rickolt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rickolt. For the veterans among your Rickolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickolt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Rickolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rickolt in 1969 was 80, and 70 in 2001.

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