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Rickabough Family History

Rickabough 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: Rickabaugh, Clabough, Dillabough, Clabaugh, Raudabaugh, Mckeough

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Where is the Rickabough family from?

You can see how Rickabough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickabough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickabough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rickabough family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rickabough's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rickabough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickabough 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 116 census records available for the last name Rickabough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickabough 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rickabough. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rickabough. For the veterans among your Rickabough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickabough lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Rickabough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rickabough in 1974 was 49, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickabough 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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