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Rickstein Family History

Rickstein 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: Dickstein, Eckstein, Reichstein, Glickstein, Einstein, Lickteig

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Where is the Rickstein family from?

You can see how Rickstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rickstein families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rickstein's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rickstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickstein 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 97 census records available for the last name Rickstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickstein 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rickstein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rickstein. For the veterans among your Rickstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickstein lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Rickstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rickstein in 1990 was 87, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickstein 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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