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Riketts Family History

Riketts 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: Ricketts, Rivett, Ritts, Rickett, Rients, Rivette, Privett, Rowett

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Where is the Riketts family from?

You can see how Riketts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riketts family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Riketts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riketts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riketts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riketts 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 Riketts ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Riketts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riketts 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Riketts. 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 5 military records available for the last name Riketts. For the veterans among your Riketts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riketts

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