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Rickatson Family History

Rickatson Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Richardson to judge by its distribution but obscurely related to Rickard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rickatson family from?

You can see how Rickatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickatson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Rickatson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rickatson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rickatson families in 1891.
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What did your Rickatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rickatson. 67% of Rickatson men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Rickatson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickatson were Leather Manufacturer and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Leather Manufacturer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rickatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickatson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rickatson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rickatson. For the veterans among your Rickatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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