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Rickell Family History

Rickell Surname Meaning

From Riccall (ER Yorks) which is recorded as Richale in 1086 and Rical' in 1276. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Rīca + Old English halh ‘nook corner of land’.

In S England and E Anglia a variant of Richold.

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


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Where is the Rickell family from?

You can see how Rickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Rickell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rickell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rickell families in 1891.
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What did your Rickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Corporation Carter Heavy Wo and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rickell. 100% of Rickell men worked as a Corporation Carter Heavy Wo and 74% of Rickell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Corporation Carter Heavy Wo
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    14%
  • French And German Ste
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickell 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Rickell. 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 318 military records available for the last name Rickell. For the veterans among your Rickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rickell in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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