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Rikert Family History

Rikert 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: Rickert, Wikert, Riker, Pinkert, Rivers, Rider, Robert, Roker

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Where is the Rikert family from?

You can see how Rikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rikert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rikert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Rikert families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rikert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rikert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikert 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 Rikert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rikert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rikert. 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 212 military records available for the last name Rikert. For the veterans among your Rikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Rikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rikert in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rikert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rikert 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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