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Ricky Family History

Ricky 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: Ricks, Rick, Rickey, Ricke, Rich, Dick, Brick, Bick, Rock, Pick

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Where is the Ricky family from?

You can see how Ricky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ricky family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ricky's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ricky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ricky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricky. 36% of Ricky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ricky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricky were Salesman and Frame Spinner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Frame Spinner
    34%

What Ricky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ricky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricky 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ricky. 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 260 military records available for the last name Ricky. For the veterans among your Ricky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Ricky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ricky in 1945 was 19, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricky 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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