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Rikkels Family History

Rikkels 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: Rickels, Rickel, Rinkel, Mickels, Rindels, Nikkel, Riels, Mikels

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rikkels 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 Rikkels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rikkels. 100% of Rikkels men worked as a Painter and 100% of Rikkels women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Rikkels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rikkels 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rikkels. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rikkels. For the veterans among your Rikkels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rikkels lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Rikkels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rikkels in 1974 was 66, and 90 in 1998.

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