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Rickson Family History

Rickson Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rick, a pet form of Richard + son ‘son’.

Topographic name for someone who lived where rushes grew from Middle English rishen ‘growing with rushes rushy’ (Old English riscen).

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


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Where is the Rickson family from?

You can see how Rickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Rickson families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rickson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rickson families in 1891.
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What did your Rickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rickson. 34% of Rickson men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Rickson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickson were General Labourer and Laundry Worker.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Laundry Worker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickson 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Rickson. 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 677 military records available for the last name Rickson. For the veterans among your Rickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rickson in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickson 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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