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Ricke Family History

Ricke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rick.

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


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Where is the Ricke family from?

You can see how Ricke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ricke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ricke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ricke families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ricke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ricke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ricke 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 Ricke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ricke. 25% of Ricke men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Ricke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ricke were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Ricke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ricke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ricke 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Ricke. 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 739 military records available for the last name Ricke. For the veterans among your Ricke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ricke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ricke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ricke in 1954 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ricke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ricke 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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