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Rickard Family History

Rickard Surname Meaning

German and English (of Norman origin): variant of Richard.

Americanized form of German Reichardt or Reichard or Richard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rickard family from?

You can see how Rickard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 458 Rickard families living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rickard's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rickard families in 1891.
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What did your Rickard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rickard. 12% of Rickard men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Rickard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickard were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 86,000 census records available for the last name Rickard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickard 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Rickard. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rickard. For the veterans among your Rickard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickard lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rickard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rickard in 1945 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickard 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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