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Rikerd Family History

Rikerd 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: Ikerd, Rikard, Riker, Rickerd, Rivers, Rider, Roker, Riera, Reker

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Where is the Rikerd family from?

You can see how Rikerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikerd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rikerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rikerd family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Rikerd's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Rikerd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikerd 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 Rikerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rikerd. 100% of Rikerd men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rikerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Rikerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikerd 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rikerd. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rikerd. For the veterans among your Rikerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikerd lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Rikerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rikerd in 1960 was 40, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rikerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikerd 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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