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Rickenback Family History

Rickenback 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: Rickenbach, Rickenbacker, Rockenbach, Reichenbach, Luckenbach

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Where is the Rickenback family from?

You can see how Rickenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickenback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickenback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rickenback families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rickenback's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rickenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickenback 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 Rickenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickenback. 46% of Rickenback men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rickenback women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickenback were Knitter and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Knitter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%

What Rickenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Rickenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickenback 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rickenback. 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 137 military records available for the last name Rickenback. For the veterans among your Rickenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickenback lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rickenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rickenback in 1955 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickenback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickenback 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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